MC1129711 – Microsoft Purview | ​Retirement of the classic eDiscovery (Premium) experience (archived)

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check before: 2025-08-31

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eDiscovery, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance

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Online, World tenant

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User impact, Admin impact, Retirement

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Summary:
The classic eDiscovery (Premium) experience in Microsoft Purview will retire on August 31, 2025, replaced by the unified Cases section. Users must transition to the new eDiscovery experience to avoid disruption, update documentation, and prepare for enhanced capabilities.

Details:
The following features/ experiences will be retired from the Microsoft Purview portal starting August 31, 2025. We strongly recommend transitioning to the alternative management method outlined below.
The Premium Cases experience in the classic eDiscovery section of the Microsoft Purview portal will be retired and replaced by Cases in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery. All your existing eDiscovery (premium) cases in the classic eDiscovery experience will be managed in the Cases section in the left-navigation.

We strongly encourage you to begin planning your transition to help ensure a smooth migration and minimal disruption to your current processes. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a secure and intuitive user experience to you and your organization.

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Created:
2025-08-06

updated:
2025-08-07

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Direct effects for Operations**

Retirement of classic eDiscovery experience
Users will lose access to the classic eDiscovery (Premium) experience, leading to potential disruptions in case management and compliance processes.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, IT Administrator
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/edisc

Need for transition to new eDiscovery experience
Without proper preparation, users may face challenges in adapting to the new eDiscovery interface, resulting in delays in case handling and compliance reporting.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, Legal Team
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/edisc

Documentation updates required
Failure to update internal documentation may lead to confusion among users regarding the new processes, impacting their ability to effectively use the new system.
   - roles: IT Administrator, Training Coordinator
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/edisc

User training on new features
Lack of training on the new eDiscovery features may result in inefficient use of the system, leading to errors in case management and compliance.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, End User
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/edisc

Potential compliance risks
Inadequate transition planning may expose the organization to compliance risks if users are unable to manage cases effectively post-retirement.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, Legal Team
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/edisc

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2025-08-07MC MessagesThe following features/ experiences will be retired from the Microsoft Purview portal starting August 31, 2025. We strongly recommend transitioning to the alternative management method outlined below.
The Premium Cases experience in the classic eDiscovery section of the Microsoft Purview portal will be retired and replaced by Cases in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery. All your existing eDiscovery (premium) cases in the classic eDiscovery experience will be managed in the Cases section in the left-navigation.
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We strongly encourage you to begin planning your transition to help ensure a smooth migration and minimal disruption to your current processes. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a secure and intuitive user experience to you and your organization.
The following features/ experiences will be retired from the Microsoft Purview portal starting August 31, 2025. We strongly recommend transitioning to the alternative management method outlined below.
The Premium Cases experience in the classic eDiscovery section of the Microsoft Purview portal will be retired and replaced by Cases in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery. All your existing eDiscovery (premium) cases in the classic eDiscovery experience will be managed in the Cases section in the left-navigation.

We strongly encourage you to begin planning your transition to help ensure a smooth migration and minimal disruption to your current processes. These changes are part of our ongoing commitment to delivering a secure and intuitive user experience to you and your organization.
2025-08-07MC Last Updated08/06/2025 00:49:212025-08-06T22:58:24Z

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