Microsoft Purview labels applied to individual items such as documents or emails that define when retention starts, how long the item is kept and what happens at the end of the period.
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Retention labels attach lifecycle rules to individual items, defining when retention begins, how long it lasts and what happens at the end. · Microsoft Purview Records Management - Simply…
Retention policies apply to whole locations such as mailboxes, sites, OneDrive accounts or Teams chats, while retention labels apply to individual emails or documents. · Data Lifecycle Management - Simply Explained
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Articles about Retention labels (3)
Retention Policies vs. Retention Labels: When to Use Which · Mirko Peters Welcome back to the companion blog for the podcast! If you have ever stared at your Microsoft 365 tenant and wondered how on earth to stop your users from hoarding …
Retention Policies vs Retention Labels · Mirko Peters Compare retention policies vs retention labels in Microsoft 365 and learn when to use each approach for lifecycle management and compliance.
Retention Label Not Working · Mirko Peters Troubleshoot a retention label not working in Microsoft 365 with checks for publishing, scope, priority, locations, permissions, and policy timing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between retention labels and retention policies?
Retention policies apply baseline rules broadly across SharePoint sites, Exchange mailboxes, Teams messages or OneDrive accounts. Retention labels give item-level control for official records with unique business rules. · From the episode: Microsoft Purview Records Management - Simply…
How can retention labels be applied?
Labels can be applied manually by users or automatically through Microsoft Purview's intelligent classification. Retention labels attach lifecycle rules to individual documents, and automatic application helps enforce retention schedules consistently. · From the episode: Microsoft Purview Records Management - Simply…
What is the difference between retention policies and retention labels?
Retention policies apply organization-wide rules to whole locations. Retention labels apply to individual emails or documents, so a signed contract can have a different retention period than drafts in the same location. · From the episode: Data Lifecycle Management - Simply Explained
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