481834 – Microsoft 365: Long-term retention period for M365 Backup

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Web, World tenant

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In development

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This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.

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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability

Created:
2025-02-19

updated:
2025-02-19

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Risk
Without proper preparation, extending retention periods may lead to confusion about data recovery processes, potentially resulting in data loss if users are unaware of the new procedures.
   - roles: IT Support, Data Compliance Officer
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/15/announcing-new-data-retention-features-in-microsoft-365/

User Experience Degradation
Users may experience delays in data retrieval if the system is not optimized for longer retention periods, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/microsoft-365-blog/announcing-new-data-retention-features-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/1531230

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