check before: 2026-06-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, SharePoint
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
A single group with broad membership or a special group for vendors etc. - can expose sensitive content to unintended recipients. With this new report, SharePoint admins can now see every site a group can access and the extent of that access.
Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-04-28
updated:
2026-04-28
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Exposure Risk
If the new permission report is implemented without proper preparation, it may inadvertently expose sensitive content to unintended recipients, leading to data breaches.
- roles: SharePoint Admin, Compliance Officer
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-sharepoint-blog/sharepoint-admin-center-data-access-governance-permission-report/ba-p/3701230
User Confusion and Frustration
Users may experience confusion regarding their access rights and permissions if the changes are not communicated effectively, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-top-5-technology-trends-in-2021/?sh=4c1b1c4e1c3b
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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