check before: 2026-01-16
Product:
Microsoft 365 admin center, Microsoft Dataverse, Power Platform
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature
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Details:
We are announcing the ability for admins to view security role information inside the Power Platform admin center. This feature will reach general availability on January 16, 2026.
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Created:
2025-12-18
updated:
2025-12-18
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Inadequate Security Role Management
Without proper preparation, admins may struggle to manage and assign security roles effectively, leading to unauthorized access or insufficient permissions for users.
- roles: IT Admin, Security Officer
- references: https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/admin/security-role-management
User Access Issues
Changes in security roles without prior communication can result in users experiencing access issues to necessary applications, impacting their productivity and workflow.
- roles: End User, Business Analyst
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/15/understanding-security-roles-in-the-power-platform/
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explanation for non-techies**
In the world of technology, changes and updates are a regular occurrence, much like how laws and regulations evolve over time. Recently, a new feature has been introduced in the Power Platform admin center, which is part of Microsoft 365. This feature allows administrators to view detailed information about security roles within Microsoft Dataverse.
Think of security roles as job descriptions within a company. Just as a job description outlines the responsibilities and permissions of a particular role, security roles define what actions a user can perform within a system. With this new feature, administrators can now easily see the description of each security role, understand which applications the role is relevant to, and review the core permissions associated with it.
Imagine you're managing a team of lawyers, and you need to know who has access to certain confidential files. This new feature is like having a detailed directory that not only tells you who has access but also explains what they can do with that access. It's a way to ensure that everyone has the right level of access and nothing more, which is crucial for maintaining security and compliance.
While no immediate action is required from your side, it's a good idea to update any custom security roles you might have with additional information such as a description, applicable apps, and a summary of core privileges. This is similar to updating an employee's job description to reflect their current responsibilities and ensure everything is up-to-date.
It's important to note that system-defined security roles may take some time to be updated, much like how a new law might take a while to be fully implemented across all relevant sectors. For those interested in diving deeper into this feature, more information is available through the provided link to a detailed article.
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