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Web, World tenant
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In development
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Details:
This creates the ability to set longer term retention periods to restore beyond one year.
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Scope:
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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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explanation for non-techies**
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