check before: 2026-02-16
Product:
eDiscovery, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
Feature update, User impact, Admin impact
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Summary:
Starting February 16, 2026, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery Content Search cases will no longer support review sets or case-level data sources. Users needing advanced review features should use dedicated eDiscovery cases. Existing searches and exports remain unaffected; no action is needed if only searching and exporting.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're making changes to modern eDiscovery Content Search case. Starting February 16, 2026, Content Search cases will no longer support review sets or case-level data sources. These capabilities will remain available in dedicated non-Content Search eDiscovery cases.
[When this will happen:]
This change will begin rolling out on February 16, 2026.
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Created:
2026-01-10
updated:
2026-01-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
Loss of Advanced Review Features
Users will no longer have access to review sets or case-level data sources in Content Search cases, limiting their ability to perform advanced review actions.
- roles: eDiscovery Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery
Workflow Disruption
Organizations relying on Content Search cases for review activities will face disruptions, requiring them to adapt workflows to dedicated eDiscovery cases.
- roles: Legal Teams, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery
Increased Training Needs
Users will need additional training to understand the new workflow and features available in dedicated eDiscovery cases, leading to potential delays in investigations.
- roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery
User Frustration
Users accustomed to the existing features may experience frustration and confusion due to the sudden removal of functionalities in Content Search cases.
- roles: Legal Teams, eDiscovery Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery
Potential Compliance Risks
If users do not transition to dedicated eDiscovery cases, there may be risks in meeting compliance requirements for investigations that require advanced review capabilities.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Legal Teams
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/ediscovery
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