526796 – Microsoft Purview: Information Protection- New Summary Metrics in Content Explorer for Unscanned Files and Classification History Details

Product:

Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Information Protection

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

Links:

MC1217640

Details:

Enhance Content Explorer by introducing new summary metrics that provide better visibility into scanning and classification activities. This update will include: 1. Unscanned Files Summary Displays the count and percentage of files that have not been scanned for classification, helping admins identify gaps and take corrective action. 2. Classification History Insights Shows trends and details of classification changes over time, helping admins to discover the stale data in their organization

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-11-17

updated:
2025-12-09

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Purview is rolling out an update to its Content Explorer that introduces new summary metrics aimed at providing better visibility into scanning and classification activities. Imagine you have a large library of books, and you're trying to keep track of which ones have been read and categorized. This update is like adding a system that tells you how many books are still unread and how the categorization of these books has changed over time.

The first part of the update is the Unscanned Files Summary. Think of it as a counter that shows you how many books in your library haven't been read yet. Similarly, this feature displays the count and percentage of files that have not been scanned for classification. This helps administrators quickly identify which files need attention, much like a librarian would know which books need to be read and sorted.

The second part is the Classification History Insights. This is akin to a timeline that shows how the categorization of your books has evolved. It provides trends and details of classification changes over time, allowing administrators to spot outdated or irrelevant data. This is similar to how a librarian might notice that certain categories of books are no longer popular and need to be re-evaluated.

Overall, these updates help administrators manage their digital content more effectively, ensuring that files are properly scanned and classified, much like a librarian ensures that books are read and organized efficiently.