check before: 2026-02-25
Product:
Copilot, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal
Platform:
Online, US Instances, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
Links:
(520388)
Details:
Summary:
Admins can now set separate retention policies for Copilot and AI app interactions in Microsoft Purview, allowing faster deletion if needed. This feature, rolling out from mid-March to May 2026, enhances data lifecycle management and compliance controls for generative AI content.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing the ability for admins to configure separate retention policies for Copilots and AI apps. This enhancement gives organizations more flexibility to manage retention and deletion timelines for Copilot and generative AI interactions.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 520388.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (GCCH): Rollout is expected to begin in mid-March 2026 and will complete by May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability
Created:
2026-02-25
updated:
2026-02-25
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a feature in Microsoft Purview that allows administrators to set distinct retention policies for interactions with Copilots and AI applications, rolling out between March and May 2026, to enhance data management and compliance.
Direct effects for Operations**
Retention Policy Changes
The introduction of separate retention policies for Copilot and AI app interactions may lead to confusion among users regarding data retention and deletion timelines, potentially resulting in loss of important data if not properly communicated.
- roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/retention-policies, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=520388
Data Management Compliance
Changes in retention policies may affect compliance with data protection regulations, leading to potential legal implications if data is not retained or deleted according to the new policies.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/retention-policies, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=520388
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