check before: 2025-06-01
Product:
eDiscovery, Exchange, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message
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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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General Availability
Created:
2025-06-28
updated:
2025-12-06
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Direct effects for Operations**
Changes in eDiscovery Workflow Management
The ability to delete searches and exports may disrupt existing workflows, leading to potential loss of audit trails and collaboration issues.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=494160
Impact on Data Processing and Access
Advanced indexing improvements may alter how customer data is processed and accessed, potentially affecting compliance with data retention policies.
- roles: Data Protection Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters%3D&searchterms=494160
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Last Updated | 10/28/2025 17:12:47 | 2025-12-05T21:01:41Z |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Messages | Updated October 28, 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 November 2025 (previously late September). | 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). |
| 2025-12-06 | MC End Time | 01/02/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-01-19T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-12-06 | MC Summary | Microsoft Purview's modern eDiscovery enhancements include deleting searches and exports, auto-populating custodian fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium toggle, improved analytics, expanded search operators, bulk data import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout is from June to November 2025, improving control, usability, and compliance management. | 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. |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Last Updated | 07/25/2025 15:37:10 | 2025-10-28T17:12:47Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC Messages | Updated July 25, 2025: We have updated the content. 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 September 2025 (previously late August). | Updated October 28, 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 November 2025 (previously late September). |
| 2025-10-28 | MC End Time | 12/01/2025 09:00:00 | 2026-01-02T09:00:00Z |
| 2025-10-28 | MC 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 import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout starts late June 2025, improving usability and admin control. | Microsoft Purview's modern eDiscovery enhancements include deleting searches and exports, auto-populating custodian fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium toggle, improved analytics, expanded search operators, bulk data import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout is from June to November 2025, improving control, usability, and compliance management. |
| 2025-07-26 | MC Messages | Updated July 16, 2025: We have updated the content. 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 the end of August 2025. | Updated July 25, 2025: We have updated the content. 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 September 2025 (previously late August). |
| 2025-07-26 | MC Last Updated | 07/16/2025 23:21:57 | 2025-07-25T15:37:10Z |
| 2025-07-26 | MC Summary | Microsoft Purview compliance portal is introducing enhancements to the modernized eDiscovery interface, including deletion capabilities for searches and exports, auto-population of fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium feature toggle, new analytics reports, expanded search conditions, bulk data import, and configurable export package sizes. Rollout begins late June 2025. | 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 import, and configurable export sizes. Rollout starts late June 2025, improving usability and admin control. |
| 2025-07-17 | MC Messages | 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 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 the end of August 2025. | Updated July 16, 2025: We have updated the content. 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 the end of August 2025. |
| 2025-07-17 | MC Title | Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements | (Updated) Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Modern eDiscovery additional enhancements |
| 2025-07-17 | MC Last Updated | 06/28/2025 01:14:23 | 2025-07-16T23:21:57Z |
| 2025-07-17 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, Admin impact |
| 2025-07-17 | MC Summary | Microsoft Purview is introducing enhancements to the modern eDiscovery interface, including search and export deletion, advanced indexing, logical operators in search, and new analytics reports. These updates aim to streamline workflows, improve usability, and provide greater administrative control. Rollout begins in late June 2025 and completes by August 2025. | Microsoft Purview compliance portal is introducing enhancements to the modernized eDiscovery interface, including deletion capabilities for searches and exports, auto-population of fields, advanced indexing, a tenant-level premium feature toggle, new analytics reports, expanded search conditions, bulk data import, and configurable export package sizes. Rollout begins late June 2025. |
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