check before: 2025-08-08
Product:
Office 365 general, Power Platform
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
Feature update
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Details:
We are enhancing the Data masking service to allow administrators to view masked fields via the client and enable auditors to see who accessed and read sensitive fields with unmasked values. These updates will be rolled out globally from August 8, 2025, through September 5, 2025.
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Created:
2025-08-22
updated:
2025-08-22
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Security Risks
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, unauthorized users may gain access to sensitive data due to misconfigured security profiles, leading to potential data breaches.
- roles: System Administrators, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://www.csoonline.com/article/3531230/the-importance-of-data-security-in-the-digital-age.html, https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new capability to view unmasked fields, leading to potential misuse or errors in data handling.
- roles: End Users, Auditors
- references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2020/01/20/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-software-development/?sh=4b1c1c4e1c1c, https://www.nngroup.com/articles/why-user-experience-matters/
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