Microsoft 365 is introducing a long-awaited capability to export organizational data from MODIS (Microsoft Organizational Data Ingestion Service).
Admins can now export raw organizational data directly from the admin portal in CSV format—within the 30-day retention window.
Tenant admins (Global Admin or Organizational Data Source Admin) can:
- Export raw organizational data directly from MODIS
- Download data in CSV format for audit or compliance needs
- Access data within the 30-day retention period
- Trigger exports directly from the MODIS experience
Key Technical Details
- Only data within the 30-day retention window is available for export
- Applies to both manual uploads and automated connector data
- Role-based access: Global Admin or Organizational Data Source Admin
- No impact on end users
This update brings much-needed data portability and transparency, enabling organizations to:
- Maintain local copies for audits and compliance
- Support migration and archival scenarios
- Reduce dependency on in-service data storage
📅 Rollout: Late April 2026
Message ID: MC1280545