(Updated) OneDrive Photos on Windows: admin controls and policy support

🚨 The Signal: OneDrive Photos, currently for personal accounts, will soon support work/school accounts. Existing OneDrive sync policies will govern its behaviour, allowing organisations to manage photo access on managed devices.

The Impact

Organisations using OneDrive on Windows 10/11 are affected, with a low security risk due to policy support.

• Organisations: Can manage photo access using existing OneDrive policies.
• Users with personal accounts: No change to current photo experience.
• Users with work/school accounts: Will gain a new photo viewing feature, governed by admin policies.

The Action

1. Review existing OneDrive sync policies to ensure they align with your organisation's data governance for image handling.
2. Monitor OneDrive release notes for specific policy documentation updates related to OneDrive Photos.
3. Communicate upcoming changes to users regarding the availability and management of OneDrive Photos for work/school accounts.

Domain: M365-Apps · Impact: low · Workload: OneDrive