What is the phone number for the Microsoft Data Protection team?

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What is the phone number for the Microsoft Data Protection team?

Answer 1

Hello Jill Hostetler,

Thank you for posting your question in the Microsoft Q&A forum!

I understand that you want to contact Microsoft Data Protection team. I truly understand how you feel. Let me assist you go through this situation.

Correct ways to contact Microsoft Data Protection:
1. If your issue is privacy / GDPR / personal data requests

This is the only case where Microsoft provides a direct contact. EU Data Protection Officer (official)

• Phone: +353 1 706 3117
• Purpose: GDPR, privacy rights, personal data inquiries
• This does NOT unlock accounts or tenants

You can also submit requests online here: https://www.microsoft.com/privacy/privacy-support-requests

2. If your issue is Microsoft 365 / Office / Azure admin access

This is the only supported path according to Microsoft:

Step 1 – Contact Microsoft Support

Use Microsoft Support, not the Data Protection Team directly:

• Contact page: https://support.microsoft.com/contactus

Step 2 – Ask for escalation to Data Protection Team

When speaking to support, clearly state: “My tenant / Global Admin account is locked. This requires escalation to the Microsoft Data Protection Team.”

I hope this will help with your situation. Please feel free to reach back if you have further update or more questions.

Best Regards,

Answer 2

The phone number for the Microsoft Data Protection team is +353 1 706 3117. This number is associated with the EU Data Protection Officer, who can be contacted for privacy concerns or questions.

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References:

• Microsoft's data protection officer
• Contact Details of Microsoft's Data Protection Officer