More robust external sharing controls now available for SPO/ODFB DLP policies

As part of MC1338823 (Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention – Block external domain or user access for SharePoint and OneDrive), Microsoft is rolling out new and more granular external sharing controls. In this article we take a look at how to configure the new actions and how the end user experience looks like in the ongoing public preview. …

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PSA: Microsoft deepens the disconnect between PowerShell and Purview UI

For years, we’ve been hearing how the Graph API is the de facto “control surface” of Microsoft 365 and should be used for all integrations/automations and apps. Yet, years down this journey, the real story still shows fragmented coverage across even the basic workloads (*cough* Exchange Online *cough*). On the …

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Priority cleanup enables removal of items on hold from Microsoft 365 mailboxes (part 3)

In this series, we explore the latest feature in Microsoft’s compliance arsenal, Priority cleanup. The feature is indented to address scenarios where you need to permanently remove items from Exchange Online mailboxes, even when they are put on hold. Compared to the available alternatives, Priority cleanup offers faster, safer and more structured experience, all while ensuring that items marked as records are still preserved.
The last article in the series focuses on monitoring, audit trail and some additional remarks. …

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Priority cleanup enables removal of items on hold from Microsoft 365 mailboxes (part 2)

In this series, we explore the latest feature in Microsoft’s compliance arsenal, Priority cleanup. The feature is indented to address scenarios where you need to permanently remove items from Exchange Online mailboxes, even when they are put on hold. Compared to the available alternatives, Priority cleanup offers faster, safer and more structured experience, all while ensuring that items marked as records are still preserved.
The second article in the series focuses on the “backend” details and the reviewer experience. …

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Priority cleanup enables removal of items on hold from Microsoft 365 mailboxes (part 1)

In this series, we explore the latest feature in Microsoft’s compliance arsenal, Priority cleanup. The feature is indented to address scenarios where you need to permanently remove items from Exchange Online mailboxes, even when they are put on hold. Compared to the available alternatives, Priority cleanup offers faster, safer and more structured experience, all while ensuring that items marked as records are still preserved.
In this first article of the series, we will introduce the feature and walk you over the Priority cleanup creation process. …

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