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MC971035 — Updated: Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management: New secure workflow to bypass legal holds and retention policies

MC971035Microsoft PurviewplanForChangeUpdated: 18 August 2025

The rollout of Microsoft Purview's Priority Cleanup feature, allowing admins to bypass legal holds and retention policies for permanent deletion in Exchange, is delayed from early February to late February 2025. It requires multiple approvals, specific roles, and supports policy simulation for secure data lifecycle management.

Applies to: Microsoft Purview
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