check before: 2026-04-01
Product:
Purview
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
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Details:
A new Data Security Investigations (DSI) mitigation action, soft purge, is now available to help admins quickly and efficiently soft-delete sensitive or overshared content during investigations. Content deleted using soft purge is retained until the deleted item retention period expires, allowing admins to have further control of their data. This addition works alongside DSI’s AI-powered content analysis features, such as categorization, AI search, and examination for risk, which help surface data security risks buried in data.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-03-04
updated:
2026-03-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Purview's new "soft purge" feature in its Data Security Investigations tools allows administrators to temporarily remove sensitive content from view without permanently deleting it, similar to a recycling bin, providing flexibility in data management during investigations.
Direct effects for Operations**
Data Loss Risk
Implementing the soft purge without proper preparation may lead to accidental deletion of critical data, impacting data integrity and availability.
- roles: Data Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-data-security-investigations/ba-p/3651230
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience confusion or frustration if sensitive content is unexpectedly deleted during investigations, leading to potential workflow interruptions.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-data-security-investigations/ba-p/3651230
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