check before: 2025-10-01
Product:
Copilot, Exchange, Microsoft Viva Engage, OneDrive, Purview Communication Compliance, SharePoint, Teams
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Enables cloud attachment preservation for users put on infinite hold so that file versions shared are preserved across any OneDrive or SharePoint site. This is a new capability which is different from the existing capability of applying label to cloud attachments and links present in OneDrive and SharePoint and shared in Exchange, Teams, Viva Engage and Copilot
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-05-28
updated:
2025-07-10
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft's new "infinite hold" feature in the Purview compliance portal ensures that digital files shared through OneDrive, SharePoint, and other platforms remain unchanged and accessible in their original form, preserving the entire version history for compliance and legal purposes.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
Without proper preparation, the implementation of cloud attachment preservation may lead to data loss if existing files are not properly migrated or preserved, affecting user access to critical documents.
- roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-cloud-attachments-preservation/ba-p/3741230
User Experience Disruption
If the change is made without adequate training or communication, users may experience confusion or frustration when accessing preserved files, leading to decreased productivity.
- roles: End User, Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/09/12/introducing-microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-new-capabilities/
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-07-10 | RM Release | August CY2025 | October CY2025 |
| 2025-07-10 | RM Preview | July CY2025 | August CY2025 |
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