check before: 2025-03-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 for the web, Outlook
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
The user privacy setting for optional connected experiences will be available in Microsoft Outlook on the web starting March 2025. Users can configure this setting via Settings > General > Privacy and data > Privacy settings. Admins should review current configurations and notify users. No admin action is required before the rollout.
Details:
The user privacy setting for optional connected experiences, already available in other Microsoft Outlook and Microsoft 365 apps, will soon be available in Microsoft Outlook on the web.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 467248.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early March 2025 and expect to complete by late March 2025.
General Availability (GCC): We will begin rolling out in early April 2025 and expect to be complete by late April 2025.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2025-03-04
updated:
2025-03-04
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Privacy Settings Change
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new privacy setting for optional connected experiences, leading to potential misuse or misunderstanding of their privacy options.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/privacy/overview-privacy-controls#optional-connected-experiences-for-microsoft-365-apps-for-enterprise, https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/admin-center/overview-cloud-policy
Lack of User Awareness
Without prior notification, users may not be aware of the new privacy settings, which could lead to unintended data sharing or privacy breaches, impacting user trust and satisfaction.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365-apps/privacy/overview-privacy-controls#optional-connected-experiences-for-microsoft-365-apps-for-enterprise, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=467248
Configutation Options**
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explanation for non-techies**
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