Microsoft 365 profile card: View dotted-line managers in the organization panel

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft 365 profile cards will now display dotted-line manager relationships, in addition to direct managers, if this data is available in HR systems. This enhances organizational visibility but increases the exposure of internal reporting structures.

The Impact

All users may see more detailed organizational reporting lines, increasing the visibility of internal structures.

• End users: Gain visibility into dotted-line reporting, potentially exposing sensitive internal structures.
• Security Team: Review data exposure policies for organizational charts and reporting lines.
• HR/Identity Admins: Ensure dotted-line manager data is accurate and appropriate for display.

The Action

1. Review existing HR data synchronization processes to ensure dotted-line manager attributes are accurate and intended for display.
2. Communicate to end-users about the enhanced visibility of organizational reporting structures in profile cards.
3. Assess if current data governance policies adequately cover the exposure of dotted-line reporting relationships.

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