check before: 2025-07-01
Product:
eDiscovery, Purview Communication Compliance
Platform:
Online, US Instances, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview will now fully evaluate “not equals” conditions across all values in multivalued attributes. This update, rolling out from mid-July to early August 2025, may change scope behavior and policy application. Review existing scopes, monitor impacts, and communicate with stakeholders. More details at the provided link.
Details:
We're enhancing Adaptive Scopes in Microsoft Purview to improve how queries using the "not equals" (-ne) operator behave when applied to multivalued attributes.
With this update, Adaptive Scopes will now fully evaluate "not equals" conditions across all values in multivalued attributes. For example, if a query is designed to exclude users with "x@contoso.com" in any of their email addresses, it will now correctly evaluate all addresses associated with a user account.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC-High, DoD): Rollout will begin in mid-July 2025 and is expected to complete by early August 2025.
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Created:
2025-07-04
updated:
2025-07-04
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Purview's Adaptive Scopes update will now evaluate all cases a lawyer is working on, ensuring accurate exclusion from meetings if they are involved in "Case X," and this change, rolling out between mid-July and early August 2025, will affect policy and group membership evaluations based on multivalued attributes.
Direct effects for Operations**
Change in Scope Behavior
Users or groups previously excluded from a scope may now be included if one of their attribute values matches the exclusion condition, potentially leading to unintended access to data.
- roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
Policy Application Changes
The change may impact how policies (e.g., DLP, retention) are applied if they rely on Adaptive Scopes with 'not equals' logic on multivalued attributes, leading to compliance risks.
- roles: Compliance Officer, Policy Manager
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
Admin Monitoring and Reporting
Admins may see changes in scope membership and policy application reports, which could affect compliance visibility and auditing processes.
- roles: IT Administrator, Compliance Officer
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
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Enhanced Query Accuracy
The change in how 'not equals' conditions are evaluated across multivalued attributes allows for more precise filtering of users in compliance queries. This improvement reduces the likelihood of unintended inclusions in policy applications, enhancing overall data governance and compliance accuracy.
- next-steps: Conduct a thorough review of existing Adaptive Scopes that utilize 'not equals' logic. Update documentation and training materials to reflect the new behavior. Schedule a meeting with compliance teams to discuss potential impacts and adjustments needed in policies.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Governance Managers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
Improved Stakeholder Communication
By proactively informing stakeholders about the changes in scope behavior, organizations can manage expectations and prepare for any necessary adjustments in policy application. This can lead to better alignment across departments and smoother transitions during the rollout.
- next-steps: Develop a communication plan that outlines the changes and potential impacts. Organize informational sessions or workshops for affected teams to ensure understanding and readiness for the changes.
- roles: Project Managers, Change Management Teams, Department Heads
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
Compliance Reporting Enhancements
The update will alter how compliance reports are generated and interpreted, potentially leading to better insights into policy application and user data management. This allows for more informed decision-making regarding compliance and data protection strategies.
- next-steps: Review and update compliance reporting tools and processes to accommodate the changes in scope behavior. Train staff on how to interpret the new reports and adjust compliance strategies accordingly.
- roles: Compliance Analysts, IT Security Teams, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/purview-adaptive-scopes
Potentional Risks**
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Data Protection**
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explanation for non-techies**
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