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Summary
- Microsoft Edge for Business is introducing Connected Feature Control (CFC) for centralized management of cloud-powered features.
- Admins will have the ability to enable or disable specific features like Translate, Compose, and Auto Tab Grouping.
- CFC will have three modes, including an option that strictly meets data handling standards.
- By default, CFC is off, and no changes will be made unless admins opt in.
- Enhancements will be available for features like Translate and Screenshot for Level 2 compliance.
Admin Impact: Medium
User Impact: Medium
Release Start: 01 Oct 2025
Release End: 01 Oct 2025
Services: M365
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, Admin Action
History
10/20/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
To support organizations with varying compliance and data handling needs, Microsoft Edge for Business is introducing Connected Feature Control (CFC) in Public Preview. CFC is a centralized policy that allows admins to manage cloud-powered and AI-driven features—such as Translate, Compose, and Auto Tab Grouping—based on organizational requirements.
When this will happen
- Targeted Release: Rollout began in late August 2025 and is expected to complete by late September/October 2025.
- General Availability: Timelines for GA will be announced after evaluating feedback from the Targeted Release.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected: Admins managing Microsoft Edge for Business via the Edge management service.
What will happen:
- A new policy called Connected Feature Control (CFC) will be available in Edge management.
- By default, CFC is off; no changes will be made to existing feature availability unless admins opt in.
- Admins can enable or disable specific connected experiences such as Translate, Compose, Screenshot, and Auto Tab Grouping.
- CFC offers three modes:
- Off Mode: All connected experiences are enabled by default.
- Level 1: Enables only experiences that are sensitive content aware.
- Level 2: Enables only experiences that are sensitive content aware and meet strict data handling standards.
Features like Translate and Screenshot are being enhanced for Level 2 compliance. Admins can choose to enable them in Level 2 via customization.
What you can do to prepare
- Review your current Edge policies and connected experiences.
- Plan which features should be enabled or disabled based on your organization’s compliance needs.
- Opt in to Targeted Release in the Microsoft 365 admin center to access CFC.
- Notify users about upcoming changes and update internal documentation as needed.
Learn more:
- Manage Connected Experiences in Microsoft Edge
- Connected Feature Control in Microsoft Edge for Business
Compliance considerations
| Compliance Area | Explanation |
|---|---|
| AI/ML capabilities | CFC allows admins to control AI-driven features like Compose and Auto Tab Grouping. |
| Data processing changes | CFC modifies how connected experiences interact with sensitive content and data handling standards. |
| Admin control | Admins can centrally manage feature availability via Edge management service. |
| Entra ID group control | Admins can scope CFC policies using Entra ID group membership. |