Microsoft SharePoint Online: Email customization for site access review from Data Access Governance reports [MC1198704]

Microsoft SharePoint Online: Email customization for site access review from Data Access Governance reports [MC1198704]

Message ID: MC1198704

[Introduction]

SharePoint admins can now customize the emails sent from Data Access Governance reports to site owners and admins for site access reviews. Customizing email content helps improve the read-through rate of these emails, which can lead to faster responses and better governance across the tenant.

[When this will happen]

General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCCH, DoD): We will begin rolling out in mid-December 2025 and expect to complete by mid-January 2026.

[How this affects your organization]

  • Who is affected: SharePoint Online admins managing Data Access Governance reports
  • What will happen:
    • Admins can customize email content sent to site owners/admins during site access reviews.
    • This feature is designed to improve engagement and response rates.
    • No changes to existing policies; customization is optional.

[What you need to do to prepare]

  • Notify your SharePoint administrators about the ability to customize emails from Data Access Governance reports. 
  • Update internal documentation and workflows to reflect this change.
  • Review Microsoft documentation for guidance on customizing email templates.

Learn more: Customize email to site owners – Initiate site access reviews for Data access governance reports | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations]

No compliance considerations identified. Review as appropriate for your organization.

Source: Microsoft

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