check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
eDiscovery, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
Launched
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) will allow uploading and reviewing non-Microsoft 365 data alongside Microsoft 365 content in review sets starting December 2025. This feature requires no configuration but may need workflow updates and training for compliance teams in GCC, GCC High, and DoD environments.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new capability in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery (Premium) that allows users to upload and review non-Microsoft 365 content within review sets. This enhancement supports a more comprehensive investigation experience by enabling side-by-side analysis of external and Microsoft 365 data in the modern eDiscovery interface.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 497638.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early December 2025 and expect to complete by mid-December 2025.
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Release Phase:
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Created:
2025-10-21
updated:
2025-10-21
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Workflow Disruption
The introduction of the new feature may disrupt existing eDiscovery workflows, as teams will need to adapt to the inclusion of non-Microsoft 365 data, potentially leading to confusion and inefficiencies during the transition period.
- roles: Compliance Teams, eDiscovery Admins
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=497638
Training Requirements
Without proper preparation, compliance teams may lack the necessary training to effectively utilize the new feature, leading to improper handling of data and potential compliance risks.
- roles: Compliance Teams, Investigators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=497638
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explanation for non-techies**
Microsoft is enhancing its Purview eDiscovery (Premium) tool to allow users to upload and review data from outside the Microsoft 365 ecosystem. Imagine you're organizing a large legal case and need to gather evidence from various sources. Previously, you could only look at documents stored within Microsoft 365, like emails or files in OneDrive. Now, it's like being able to bring in documents from other places, such as a filing cabinet or a different digital storage, and place them right next to your Microsoft 365 documents for a more thorough examination.
This new feature will be available starting December 2025 and is designed to make investigations more comprehensive by allowing a side-by-side analysis of both internal and external data. For those managing compliance and legal reviews, this means you can now have a more complete picture of the information relevant to your case without having to switch between different systems.
Think of it like organizing a meeting where you used to only have access to notes from one department. With this change, you can now include notes from other departments, making the meeting more informed and effective. This integration doesn't require any technical setup, but it might mean adjusting how your team handles eDiscovery tasks. You might need to update your workflows and provide some training to ensure everyone knows how to use this new capability effectively.
While there are no specific compliance issues identified with this update, it's always a good idea to review how this change fits into your organization's policies. This way, you can ensure that your data handling remains secure and compliant with any relevant regulations.
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