Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle and Records Management: Simulation mode for retention labels

Originally posted by Microsoft Feb 28, 2023 Uncategorized 0 Comments

We’re introducing “simulation mode” in Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management and Microsoft Purview Records Management for auto-labeling policies of retention labels.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 98146.

When this will happen:

Rollout to public preview will begin in late February and is expected to be complete by end of March. 

How this will affect your organization:

Simulation mode enables compliance administrators to test their retention auto-labeling policy configuration by identifying which content may be matched by the policy. The simulation of a policy can take as little as a few hours (dependent on the amount of data analyzed), helping admins to rapidly test, modify, and confidently deploy their retention labels through automatic labeling.

For this preview, simulation mode will work with policies that apply labels when content contains sensitive information or based on content’s properties or metadata using KQL (Keyword Query Language) queries. It does not currently apply to content classified using machine learning trainable classifiers.  

What you need to do to prepare:

There’s nothing you need to do to prepare or access this new functionality. To leverage this feature, you will find in the wizard to create a new auto-labeling policy a new step called “Mode”. To preview simulation mode, choose the option ‘Test the policy before running it.’

Get started with retention labels and policies in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal. 

Learn more: Learn more about simulation mode 

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