(Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management - Power Automate integration with records management

Updated July 14, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. 

[What and Why:]

Microsoft Purview Records Management will integrate with Power Automate to allow administrators to run custom workflows when retention-labeled items reach the end of their retention period. This enables automated post-retention handling using Power Automate across Microsoft 365 workloads.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 558859.

[Rollout Schedule:]

General Availability (GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins in January 2027 (previously mid-July 2026) and is expected to complete by end of January 2027 (previously late September 2026).

[Impact on Your Organization:]

Who is affected: Records Management and Compliance administrators

Platforms/Services:

• Microsoft Purview
• Power Automate
• SharePoint Online
• OneDrive for Business
• Exchange Online

What will happen:

• New actions are available in the Microsoft 365 Compliance connector:
  • Apply a retention label on the item
  • Relabel an item at the end of retention
  • Delete an item at the end of retention
  • Trigger a new instance of the flow if an item can’t be located
• Admins can select a pre‑existing Power Automate flow to run when a retention label expires.
• Existing retention labels and retention settings are not changed.
• The feature is not enabled by default; flows must be explicitly selected during retention label configuration.
• There is no user impact unless administrators configure and apply flows.

[Action Required / Recommendations:]

No action is required. Review internal documentation and evaluate whether to use end-of-retention workflows.

Learn more: Customize what happens at the end of the retention period | Microsoft Learn

[Compliance considerations:]

Area	Explanation
Alteration of how existing customer data is processed	Retention‑labeled content can now trigger Power Automate workflows at the end of the retention period, extending how post‑retention actions are executed.
Retention policies, holds, or deletion workflows	Retention labels can invoke Power Automate flows at expiration in addition to built‑in disposition actions.
Admin monitoring and compliance demonstration	Administrators may use Power Automate workflows to add logging, approvals, or notifications related to retention expiration.
Third‑party or cross‑service integration	Microsoft Purview Records Management integrates with Power Automate through the Microsoft 365 Compliance connector.
Admin controls	Configuration is admin‑controlled through retention label settings and selection of pre‑existing Power Automate flows.