Microsoft Entra ID · Developer & Technical
Organizational Data Source Administrator
Manages organizational data ingestion for Microsoft 365 and Microsoft Viva applications.
Scope: Manage organizational data ingestion for Viva and M365 apps
Permissions
- Upload organizational data
- Update ingested data
- Delete organizational data
- Configure ingestion settings
- Read org data settings
Common use cases
- HR data integration
- Org chart population
- Viva Insights data setup
- Custom attribute ingestion
Best practices
- Validate data before upload
- Schedule regular updates
- Document data sources
- Monitor ingestion status
Security considerations
- Access to organizational data
- PII handling required
- Data accuracy is critical
Common questions
When should I assign the Organizational Data Source Administrator role?
Assign Organizational Data Source Administrator when you need to: HR data integration; Org chart population; Viva Insights data setup; and Custom attribute ingestion. It is part of Microsoft Entra ID and should be granted as a least-privilege alternative to broader roles like Global Administrator.
What can someone with the Organizational Data Source Administrator role do?
The Organizational Data Source Administrator role grants permissions including: Upload organizational data; Update ingested data; Delete organizational data; Configure ingestion settings; and Read org data settings. See the Permissions section above for the full list.
What are the security risks of the Organizational Data Source Administrator role?
Key considerations when assigning Organizational Data Source Administrator: Access to organizational data; PII handling required; and Data accuracy is critical. Review the Security considerations section before assignment, and pair with Privileged Identity Management (PIM) for just-in-time access where possible.