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Microsoft Purview |eDiscovery - Graph APIs for Standard eDiscovery
MC1148532 · build prod-20251231-200323
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normal
Major change
False
Last modified
2025-09-05 21:55:56
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Azure OpenAI (gpt-4.1)
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Action by (AI)
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Services
Microsoft Purview
Tags
New feature, Admin impact
Master tags
Admin, Security
Roadmap IDs
500869

One-line summary

Microsoft Graph APIs for Standard eDiscovery license tenants enable automated case, search, hold, and export management; public preview starts September 2025, GA in November 2025.

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RoadmapIds
500869
Summary
Microsoft is introducing Microsoft Graph APIs for Standard eDiscovery licenses, enabling automation of case, search, hold, data source, and export management. Public preview starts September 2025; general availability in November 2025. APIs require Purview pay-as-you-go billing, with 50GB free monthly and $10/GB thereafter.
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Introduction

We’re introducing Microsoft Graph APIs for tenants with Standard eDiscovery licenses, enabling automation and integration of eDiscovery workflows. These APIs support case management, search, hold, and export operations, offering a secure and consistent experience aligned with the Purview portal.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 500869.

When this will happen

  • Public Preview: Rolling out early September 2025; expected completion by mid-September 2025.
  • General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out early November 2025; expected completion by mid-November 2025.

How this affects your organization

If your organization uses a Standard eDiscovery license, you can now automate eDiscovery workflows using Graph APIs. These APIs replicate the portal experience and include:

  • Case management: Create, Get, List, Update, Close, Reopen, Delete
  • Search management: Create, List, Get, Update, Delete, Estimate Statistics
  • Hold management: List, Create, Get, Update, Delete
  • Data source management: Add, List
  • Export: Export results, Export report only
Export operations via API are subject to billing. Each tenant receives 50GB/month free, with additional usage billed at $10/GB. This feature is off by default and requires a Purview pay-as-you-go subscription.

What you can do to prepare

Subscribe to Purview pay-as-you-go billing to enable API usage.

Learn more:

Compliance considerations

    Compliance Area

    		Explanation
    New customer data storageExported data via API may be stored in downstream systems integrated by the customer. Microsoft does not cache or store this data beyond the export operation.
    Changes to existing data processingEnables automated access and export of eDiscovery data, which may alter how customer data is accessed and transferred.
    Modifies eDiscovery or Content SearchIntroduces API-based access to eDiscovery case, search, and export operations, expanding automation capabilities.
    Admin compliance monitoring/reportingAdmins can now monitor and report on eDiscovery activities via Graph API, enhancing audit and compliance workflows.
    Integration with 3rd party softwareAPIs are designed for integration with downstream systems, allowing third-party tools to interact with eDiscovery data.
    Admin control via Entra IDAccess to APIs can be scoped using Entra ID group membership and role-based access control.

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