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MC1403403 — Microsoft Purview compliance portal: View-only role management enhancements

MC1403403Microsoft PurviewstayInformedUpdated: 29 July 2026

Microsoft Purview now allows Global Reader and Security Reader roles to view role assignments and scopes in Purview and Defender portals with read-only access, enhancing compliance transparency without changing permissions. This feature rolls out globally from late August to September 2026 and requires no user action.

Applies to: Microsoft Purview
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