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MC1435855 — Microsoft Purview: Reverting single capturing group enforcement for custom SIT regex

MC1435855Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft PurviewpreventOrFixIssueUpdated: 22 July 2026

Microsoft Purview is reverting the enforcement of the single capturing group limit for custom Sensitive Information Type regexes, allowing multiple top-level capturing groups again. This change, effective late July 2026, requires no immediate action but recommends reviewing and updating regexes to a single capturing group where possible.

Applies to: Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft Purview
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