check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Microsoft Viva, Microsoft Viva Glint
Platform:
US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
This feature will introduce the capability for Glint service administrators to configure a data retention policy for their Glint instances based on the organizational policies. Any past survey cycles including engagement surveys, always-on surveys, lifecycle surveys and 360s will be retained/deleted based on this data retention configuration period.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-04-18
updated:
2026-04-18
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
If the data retention policy is configured without proper preparation, there is a risk of unintentional data loss, including valuable historical survey data that could inform future organizational decisions.
- roles: Glint Service Administrators, HR Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/02/02/introducing-microsoft-viva-a-new-employee-experience-platform/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-viva-blog/what-is-microsoft-viva-glint/ba-p/2151230
User Trust and Engagement
Changes to data retention policies without adequate communication may lead to decreased user trust and engagement, as employees may feel their feedback is not valued or protected.
- roles: Employee Engagement Specialists, HR Managers
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/forbeshumanresourcescouncil/2021/06/29/how-to-build-trust-in-the-workplace/?sh=4c1c1c5e1b5e, https://www.mckinsey.com/business-functions/organization/our-insights/the-employee-experience-what-it-is-and-why-it-matters
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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