499809 – Microsoft Copilot (Microsoft 365): Harmful Content Protection Controls in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat

Product:

Copilot, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Teams

Platform:

Teams And Surface Devices, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1133507

Details:

We’re introducing a new policy setting in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat that gives administrators enhanced control over how users interact with harmful content protection. This feature is designed to support specialized roles—such as legal, investigative, or moderation teams—where exposure to sensitive content may be necessary.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-08-02

updated:
2025-10-10

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is rolling out a new feature in Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat that provides administrators with more control over how users engage with harmful content protection. Think of it like a safety net for specialized roles within an organization, such as legal or investigative teams, who might need to interact with sensitive or potentially harmful content as part of their job.

Imagine a library where certain books are kept in a restricted section because they contain sensitive information. Normally, these books are off-limits to the general public, but librarians have the ability to grant access to specific individuals who need them for research or legal purposes. Similarly, this new policy setting allows administrators to decide who in the organization can access or interact with content that might be considered harmful or sensitive.

This feature is particularly useful for teams that require access to such content to perform their duties effectively. For example, a legal team might need to review documents that contain sensitive information to build a case, or a moderation team might need to evaluate potentially harmful content to ensure compliance with company policies.

By implementing this control, organizations can better manage who has access to sensitive content, ensuring that only those with a legitimate need can interact with it. This helps maintain a balance between protecting users from harmful content and allowing necessary access for those in specialized roles.