I'm curious if there's a way for IT administrators to access a user's emails or data (like what's stored on the C drive) in the backend without the user's awareness. Specifically, I'm asking if they can get into Exchange on-premises or other data sources without the user knowing. What are the methods they can use, if any?
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Absolutely, admins can grant themselves delegate access to a user's mailbox, much like how you'd access a shared mailbox. This means they can read emails without the user being aware. As for other data, it varies based on what you mean by 'data' on the C drive. It's essential to note that in Exchange Online, there are audit logs to identify any misuse, and there are likely similar auditing capabilities for on-prem setups too.
When I say 'data on the C drive', I mean files that might be accessible remotely. Can admins access those files without user consent in a straightforward way?