---
title: ADMX_DataCollection Policy CSP
description: Learn more about the ADMX_DataCollection Area in Policy CSP.
author: vinaypamnani-msft
manager: aaroncz
ms.author: vinpa
ms.date: 05/10/2023
ms.localizationpriority: medium
ms.prod: windows-client
ms.technology: itpro-manage
ms.topic: reference
---

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# Policy CSP - ADMX_DataCollection

[!INCLUDE [ADMX-backed CSP tip](includes/mdm-admx-csp-note.md)]

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## CommercialIdPolicy

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| Scope | Editions | Applicable OS |
|:--|:--|:--|
| ✅ Device <br> ❌ User | ✅ Pro <br> ✅ Enterprise <br> ✅ Education <br> ✅ Windows SE | ✅ Windows 10, version 2004 [10.0.19041.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 2009 [10.0.19042.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 10, version 21H1 [10.0.19043.1202] and later <br> ✅ Windows 11, version 21H2 [10.0.22000] and later |
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```Device
./Device/Vendor/MSFT/Policy/Config/ADMX_DataCollection/CommercialIdPolicy
```
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This policy setting defines the identifier used to uniquely associate this device's diagnostic data data as belonging to a given organization. If your organization is participating in a program that requires this device to be identified as belonging to your organization then use this setting to provide that identification. The value for this setting will be provided by Microsoft as part of the onboarding process for the program.

If you disable or don't configure this policy setting, then Microsoft won't be able to use this identifier to associate this machine and its diagnostic data data with your organization.
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> [!IMPORTANT]
> Starting with the January 2023 preview cumulative update, this policy is no longer supported to configure the processor option. For more information, see [Changes to Windows diagnostic data collection](/windows/privacy/changes-to-windows-diagnostic-data-collection#significant-changes-coming-to-the-windows-diagnostic-data-processor-configuration).
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**Description framework properties**:

| Property name | Property value |
|:--|:--|
| Format | `chr` (string) |
| Access Type | Add, Delete, Get, Replace |
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[!INCLUDE [ADMX-backed policy note](includes/mdm-admx-policy-note.md)]

**ADMX mapping**:

| Name | Value |
|:--|:--|
| Name | CommercialIdPolicy |
| Friendly Name | Configure the Commercial ID |
| Location | Computer Configuration |
| Path | WindowsComponents > Data Collection and Preview Builds |
| Registry Key Name | Software\Policies\Microsoft\Windows\DataCollection |
| ADMX File Name | DataCollection.admx |
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## Related articles

[Policy configuration service provider](policy-configuration-service-provider.md)