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MC1115304 — Introduction of secure workflow to bypass retention/legal holds on OneDrive and SharePoint

MC1115304Microsoft PurviewplanForChangeUpdated: 6 August 2025

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management will introduce a secure workflow allowing admins to bypass retention/legal holds to delete OneDrive and SharePoint content early. This requires specific admin roles, includes audit features, and is planned for public preview in September 2025 and general availability in November 2025.

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Applies to: Microsoft Purview
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