check before: 2026-05-01
Product:
eDiscovery, Purview
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
This release of eDiscovery features the implementation of customer-managed key (CMK) options, allowing users to manage their own encryption keys for the data included in the direct export workflow in eDiscovery, adding to the Microsoft-managed encryption already in place.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-02-25
updated:
2026-02-25
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Purview's eDiscovery now offers a Customer Managed Key (CMK) feature, allowing users to manage their own encryption keys for greater control and flexibility over data security and access during the eDiscovery process.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Security Risks
Implementing CMK without proper preparation may lead to mismanagement of encryption keys, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive data during the direct export process.
- roles: IT Security Manager, Compliance Officer
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/understanding-customer-managed-keys-in-microsoft-365/ba-p/3651230, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/06/15/understanding-the-security-and-compliance-implications-of-customer-managed-keys/
User Experience Disruption
Users may face delays or failures in accessing eDiscovery features if the CMK setup is not properly configured, leading to frustration and potential loss of productivity.
- roles: eDiscovery Specialist, Legal Team Member
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/09/15/introducing-customer-managed-keys-for-microsoft-365/, https://www.purview.microsoft.com/en-us/blog/2021/10/12/what-you-need-to-know-about-customer-managed-keys-in-purview/
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