Summary
- Microsoft will enforce the existing “Move data across region” setting for environments using Copilot and generative AI features that require cross-region processing.
- Affected environments in your tenant may lose access to some Copilot/gen AI capabilities if the setting remains disabled.
- Administrators should review each impacted environment in the Power Platform admin center and enable the setting where appropriate.
- Microsoft advises reviewing the processing destinations and data residency requirements before turning the setting on.
Admin Impact: High
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 15 Nov 2026
Release End: 15 Nov 2026
Services: Dynamics 365 Apps, Power Platform
Category: Prevent or fix issues
Tags: Admin Action
History
11/3/2026 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
We identified environments in your tenant that use generative AI features requiring cross-region processing. Beginning on November 15, 2026, we are enforcing the existing “Move data across region” setting for environments using affected Copilot and generative AI features.
What action do I need to take?
Please perform the following actions:
- Open Power Platform admin center > Manage > Environments.
- Select the environment, then select Generative AI features > Edit.
- Review the terms, select Move data across regions, and select Save.
No additional action is required for environments where the “Move data across region” setting is already enabled. Before enabling the setting, review the processing destinations and applicable data residency requirements at this link.
Why is this action needed?
To use Copilot and generative AI features that require cross-region processing, the existing “Move data across regions” setting must be enabled for the environment. Affected features may become unavailable if the setting remains disabled.
For more information about this setting, please visit Move data across regions for Copilots, AI agents, and generative AI features.