check before: 2026-03-15
Product:
eDiscovery, Entra, Intune, Microsoft 365 Apps, OneNote, Purview Information Protection, Windows
Platform:
iOS, Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
OneNote for iOS will automatically create local backups of notebooks stored in the iOS Files app, enabling self-service recovery via PC or Mac. This feature, rolling out mid-March to mid-April 2026, respects existing Intune app protection policies and is enabled by default unless restricted by organizational settings.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing automatic local backups in OneNote for iOS to improve notebook resilience and provide a self‑service recovery option that aligns with the backup experience already available on Windows and macOS. This update helps users recover notebooks independently while giving organizations control through existing Intune app protection policies.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH and DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-March 2026 and is expected to complete by mid-April 2026.
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Created:
2026-02-20
updated:
2026-02-20
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summary for non-techies**
OneNote for iOS is introducing a feature that automatically creates local backups of notebooks in the Files app, allowing recovery via transfer to a Windows PC or Mac, while respecting organizational data protection settings managed through Intune app protection policies.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
If the Intune policy is not configured correctly, users may lose access to local backups, leading to potential data loss.
- roles: IT Administrator, End User
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policies, https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#data-protection
User Confusion
Users may be confused about how to recover notebooks if they are unaware of the new backup feature and its requirements.
- roles: End User, Helpdesk Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policies, https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#data-protection
Compliance Issues
Failure to manage Intune app protection policies may lead to compliance violations if sensitive data is improperly backed up or transferred.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policies, https://learn.microsoft.com/intune/intune-service/apps/app-protection-policy-settings-ios#data-protection
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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