check before: 2025-12-01
Product:
Exchange, Microsoft 365 suite, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Purview Information Protection will enable admins to preview email attachments flagged for sensitive data directly in Activity explorer for Exchange Online, improving incident investigation without downloading emails. The feature rolls out from December 2025 to January 2026, is enabled by default, and requires no action.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're enhancing Microsoft Purview | Information Protection by adding the ability to preview email attachments directly in Activity explorer for Exchange Online. Previously, only the message body was viewable, limiting visibility into flagged sensitive content. This update helps admins quickly investigate incidents without downloading emails, improving efficiency and security.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 527834.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: Rollout begins early December 2025 and completes by mid-December 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-January 2026 and completes by late January 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2025-12-04
updated:
2025-12-04
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Email Attachment Preview in Activity Explorer
Admins may face challenges in managing sensitive data incidents effectively if they are not prepared for the new preview feature, potentially leading to oversight in compliance and security measures.
- roles: Exchange Online Admins, Compliance Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=527834
User Experience with Incident Investigation
The lack of preparation for the new feature may result in confusion among admins regarding the investigation process, leading to delays in incident resolution and impacting overall user trust in IT operations.
- roles: Exchange Online Admins, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=527834
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