145797 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: eDiscovery (Premium) – App Permissions for Graph API

Product:

eDiscovery, Graph API, Microsoft Graph, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal

Platform:

Developer, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update

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Details:

Now organizations who are automating eDiscovery workflows will be able to authenticate and execute workflows with an application based authentication method.

Change Category:
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability

Created:
2023-07-01

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Authentication Issues
If the change is implemented without proper preparation, users may face authentication issues when trying to access eDiscovery workflows, leading to delays in legal and compliance processes.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/announcing-microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-ediscovery/ba-p/3741230

Workflow Disruption
The introduction of application-based authentication may disrupt existing automated workflows if not properly configured, resulting in incomplete or failed eDiscovery tasks.
   - roles: Legal Team, IT Operations
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/announcing-microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-ediscovery/ba-p/3741230

Configutation Options**

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Data Protection**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're running a large library, and you need to find specific books quickly and efficiently. Traditionally, you might have a team of librarians who manually search for these books. However, with the advent of technology, you can now use a sophisticated search system that automatically locates and retrieves the books for you. This is similar to what Microsoft Purview's eDiscovery (Premium) is doing for organizations.

In the legal and business world, eDiscovery refers to the process of finding and managing electronic information for legal cases or compliance purposes. Instead of manually sifting through countless documents and emails, organizations can automate this process using advanced tools. Microsoft Purview's compliance portal allows for such automation by utilizing something called the Graph API.

Think of the Graph API as a digital assistant that communicates with different parts of your organization's data systems. It helps you access and manage information efficiently, much like how a library's catalog system helps you find books. With the new update, organizations can now use application-based authentication to interact with this digital assistant. This means that instead of relying on individual user accounts to access information, an application can be authorized to perform these tasks, streamlining the process.

This is akin to giving a trusted robot librarian the ability to access the entire library's catalog without needing to ask for permission each time. It simplifies the workflow, making it faster and more secure. This method ensures that the right information is accessed by the right applications, reducing the chances of human error and increasing efficiency.

In summary, the update to Microsoft Purview's eDiscovery (Premium) with application-based authentication for the Graph API is like upgrading from a manual search to an automated system in a library. It enhances the way organizations manage and retrieve electronic information, making the process more efficient and secure.