Update to role-based permissions for Activity explorer

We are updating the permissions requirements for Activity explorer within the Microsoft 365 compliance center to ensure that only explicitly assigned role groups and specific roles have access to data sets in Activity explorer.

When this will happen:

Rollout will begin in late September and is expected to be complete by late October 2021. 

How this will affect your organization:

Access to Activity explorer in the Microsoft 365 compliance center is currently based on membership in one of the following Microsoft 365 role groups:

Microsoft 365 role groups

  • Global administrator
  • Compliance administrator
  • Security administrator
  • Compliance data administrator

Microsoft 365 roles

  • Compliance administrator
  • Security administrator

With this update, we will enable Activity explorer access for the Security reader role.

What you need to do to prepare:

  • This update will enable you to assign explicit access for additional roles that previously did not have the appropriate permissions to view Activity explorer. You can manage your user permissions here.
  • Learn more about Activity explorer.

Message ID: MC279631


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