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MC1261587 — Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management - Hard delete OneDrive and SharePoint files with priority cleanup workflow

MC1261587Microsoft PurviewplanForChangeUpdated: 19 August 2026

Microsoft Purview introduces a priority cleanup workflow enabling admins to hard delete specific OneDrive and SharePoint content, even under retention or holds, with required eDiscovery approval. Rolling out from mid-August to mid-November 2026, this feature requires explicit admin setup and supports compliance monitoring.

Applies to: Microsoft Purview
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