Microsoft Viva Glint: Custom Confidentiality Statements for Surveys [MC1318856]

Quick Summary

Viva Glint admins can now replace the default confidentiality statement with custom text.

👉 Useful if you need survey wording to match internal or legal policies.

Rollout Timeline:

• Start: Early June 2026

What End Users Need to Know

• What’s changing: You may see updated confidentiality wording in Viva Glint surveys.
• What you need to do: No action required

What IT Admins Need to Know

• Scope / impact: Admins can disable the default statement and set custom text in multiple languages.
• Admin action required: No admin action required
• Recommendations: Worth configuring if you need custom legal or HR-approved wording.
  

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📄Full Microsoft Announcement

Microsoft Viva Glint: Custom confidentiality statements [MC1318856]

Message ID: MC1318856 (Updated)

[What and Why:]

We’re introducing the ability for Viva Glint Company Admins to replace the default Microsoft confidentiality statement with custom messaging. This update helps organizations align employee survey experiences with internal confidentiality policies, legal requirements, and regional expectations—while maintaining a consistent, trusted experience across Viva Glint.

This feature is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557982.

[Rollout Schedule:]

General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins in early June 2026.

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected:

• Viva Glint Company Admins
• Users participating in Viva Glint surveys (if custom messaging is configured)

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft Viva Glint (web)

What will happen:

• Admins can disable the default Microsoft Viva Glint confidentiality statement.
• Admins can configure custom confidentiality statements, including support for multiple languages.
• Custom statements are displayed to users during the survey experience.
• The feature is not enabled by default; configuration is optional and admin-controlled.
• If no changes are made, the existing default confidentiality statement remains in place.

[Action Required / Recommendations:]

• No action is required.
• Admins may optionally configure custom confidentiality statements in Viva Glint > General Settings > Company Information.
• Review internal legal or HR guidance before publishing custom messaging.

Learn more:

• Manage General Settings in Viva Glint | Microsoft Learn (will be updated on June 1, 2026)
• How Viva Glint protects your privacy | Microsoft Learn (will be updated on June 1, 2026)

[Compliance considerations:]

Compliance area	Explanation
Does the change alter how existing customer data is processed, stored, or accessed?	Admin-defined confidentiality statements modify the messaging presented to users but do not change how survey response data is processed or stored.
Does the change include an admin control?	Company Admins can enable, disable, and manage custom confidentiality statements in Viva Glint settings.

 

Source: Microsoft

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