Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC929014

MC929014 - (Updated) Microsoft Loop – Departed User Content Workflows for User-Owned Loop workspaces

Starting mid-April 2026, admins can manage retention and deletion of user-owned Loop workspaces when users leave, including temporary access for data saving. Rollout completes by early July 2026. No preparation is needed; changes apply automatically.

Message Center ID

MC929014

Category

plan For Change

Severity

normal

Services

Microsoft 365 apps

Tags

Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Roadmap ID

421612

Platforms

Web

Published

2024-11-08

Last updated

2026-06-19

Expires

2026-08-10

Updated June 19, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Manage retention and deletion workflows for user-owned Loop workspaces such as Copilot Pages and the Loop personal workspace when users leave the organization.This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 421612[When this will happen:]General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by early July 2026 (previously late June).[How this will affect your organization:]Once available, admins will be able to manage retention and deletion workflows for user-owned Loop workspaces such as Copilot Pages and the Loop personal workspace when users leave the organization. Updates will include the ability to provide temporary access to other employees or administrators to save important data before deletion policies take effect.More details will become available closer to the release date.[What you need to do to prepare:]There is nothing you need to do to prepare. These changes will roll to your tenant automatically.