MC1105008 – (Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements (archived)

Product:

eDiscovery, Exchange, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal

Platform:

Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Admin impact, New feature, Updated message

Links:

494160

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Purview's modern eDiscovery interface gains enhancements like deleting searches and exports, auto-populating custodian fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium toggle, improved analytics, expanded search operators, bulk data source import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout is from June to December 2025.

Details:
Updated December 5, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
We're introducing several enhancements to the modernized eDiscovery interface in Microsoft Purview to streamline workflows, improve usability, and provide greater administrative control. These updates include:
Ability to delete searches
Ability to delete exports created from searches
Auto-population of the custodian field in review sets and exports
Advanced indexing improvements, including indexing all Exchange items with attachments in scope
A new tenant-level premium feature toggle to control eDiscovery case license toggle value during case creation.
A new analytics process report for deeper insights into review set analytics (e.g., deduplication)
Expanded search condition builder with support for logical operators (AND, OR, NEAR) in the keywords field
Export packages to include user input export name for easier association with the export process
Bulk import of data sources
Ability to configure the maximum export package size, along with an updated default value.
These updates are designed to enhance the eDiscovery experience by offering more flexible, powerful tools and reducing administrative overhead.
This change is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID: 494160
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide/GCC/GCCH/DoD): Rollout will begin in late June 2025 and is expected to complete by late December 2025 (previously late November).

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2025-06-28

updated:
2025-12-06

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Changes in eDiscovery Workflow Management
The ability to delete searches and exports may disrupt existing workflows and audit trails, leading to potential data loss or compliance issues.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, eDiscovery Administrator
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=494160

Impact on User Search Strategies
The introduction of logical operators in the search condition builder may require users to update their search strategies, potentially leading to confusion or inefficiencies if not properly communicated.
   - roles: Legal Analyst, Data Analyst
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=494160

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Purview is rolling out some updates to its eDiscovery tool, which is a bit like giving your email search and management system a tune-up. Imagine you have a giant filing cabinet full of documents, and you need to find specific ones quickly. These updates are like adding new features to your filing cabinet to make it easier and faster to find, manage, and organize those documents.

One of the key updates is the ability to delete searches and exports. Think of it like cleaning up your workspace by getting rid of unnecessary papers. This helps keep your search history tidy and manageable, but it also means you need to be careful about what you delete, as it might affect how you track your work or collaborate with others.

Another update is the auto-population of custodian fields. Imagine if every time you filed a document, it automatically knew who it belonged to. This feature saves time and reduces errors when managing large sets of data.

Advanced indexing improvements are like upgrading your search engine so it can find documents even if they're buried deep in your filing cabinet. This is especially useful for complex or high-volume cases where finding the right document quickly is crucial.

The new tenant-level premium toggle gives administrators more control over settings, similar to having a master switch that sets default rules for how cases are handled. This makes it easier to manage multiple cases consistently without having to adjust settings for each one individually.

The enhanced search condition builder, which now supports logical operators like AND, OR, and NEAR, is like having a more sophisticated search tool that lets you combine search terms in different ways to find exactly what you need.

Bulk data source import and configurable export sizes are like being able to add or remove large amounts of documents from your filing cabinet in one go, making it easier to handle big projects.

These updates are designed to make the eDiscovery process more efficient and user-friendly, reducing the time and effort needed to manage and search through large amounts of data. It's like upgrading from a basic filing system to a more advanced, automated one that helps you work smarter, not harder.