check before: 2026-07-01
Product:
Azure Information Protection, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
US Instances, Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
This feature borrows the familiar custom permissions menu in Office and replaces the existing custom permissions UI in the Microsoft Purview Information Protection File Labeler. The new menu enables viewer, restricted editor, editor and owner permissions to be assigned to multiple groups at the same time.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-05-16
updated:
2026-01-23
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summary for non-techies**
The new enhancement to the Microsoft Purview compliance portal allows for streamlined role assignments, enabling users to easily assign roles like viewer, restricted editor, editor, and owner to multiple groups simultaneously, simplifying access management for digital files and information.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Access Management
Without proper preparation, users may experience confusion or frustration due to changes in how permissions are assigned, leading to potential access issues for files and documents.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-custom-permissions-ui/ba-p/3741230
Training and Adoption
The introduction of a new UI for custom permissions may require additional training for users, and without preparation, there could be a steep learning curve, impacting productivity.
- roles: End User, Training Coordinator
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-custom-permissions-ui/ba-p/3741230
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-01-23 | RM Release | November CY2025 | July CY2026 |
| 2026-01-23 | RM Product Tags | Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Purview |
| 2026-01-21 | RM Product Tags | Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Purview compliance portal | Azure Information Protection, Microsoft Information Protection, Microsoft Purview |
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