⚠️Microsoft Deletes Data from Expired M365 Business Premium Subs
Microsoft Accidentally Deletes Data from Expired Subs
TL;DR
Microsoft accidentally deleted data from expired M365 Business Premium subscriptions before the retention window closed. The company is offering nonprofits a free concierge service and up to 300 free licenses to mitigate the impact.
Microsoft deleted data from expired M365 Business Premium subscriptions before the retention window closed, admitting to an error. This impacts nonprofits relying on the expired plan, as data recovery attempts have failed. The company is offering a free concierge service and up to 300 free Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses to affected nonprofits. The error occurred after notice periods concluded and subscriptions were terminated, leaving organizations with no chance to export data they intended to retain. Microsoft announced the retirement of the M365 Business Premium grant in May 2025, with no renewal after July 1, 2025.
Key Points
Microsoft deleted data from expired M365 Business Premium subscriptions before the retention window closed.
The company is offering nonprofits a free concierge service to help set up a new Microsoft 365 environment.
Up to 300 free Microsoft 365 Business Basic licenses are available for eligible nonprofits.
The error occurred after notice periods concluded and subscriptions were terminated.
Microsoft announced the retirement of the M365 Business Premium grant in May 2025, with no renewal after July 1, 2025.
Why It Matters
If you're a nonprofit relying on M365 Business Premium, your data might be gone. Microsoft's error means no data recovery and no chance to export data before termination. The company is offering a concierge service and up to 300 free licenses to help mitigate the impact, but it's a big deal for those affected.
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