Updated: May 31, 2023 (March 6, 2023)

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Executive Focus: Navigating Microsoft Compliance Technologies, 2023 Edition

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Barry Briggs

Before joining Directions on Microsoft in 2020, Barry worked at Microsoft for 12 years in a variety of roles, including... more

  • The number and scale of data sources, applications, and enterprise infrastructure make regulatory compliance complex.
  • Failure to understand compliance requirements, or to properly use compliance-related technologies, can result in reputational damage or litigation.
  • Recognizing that compliance is central to adoption of cloud computing, Microsoft has made substantial investments in its offerings, called Purview.

As IT and corporate executives are aware, complying with applicable laws, regulations, and standards can be daunting. The growth in both the quantity of data and in the number of data sources typically managed by an enterprise makes compliance even more challenging. To address regulatory compliance, Microsoft offers a suite of services, now collectively branded as Microsoft Purview. Supporting Microsoft 365, Azure, and some on-premises scenarios, Purview provides a wide variety of compliance capabilities, including data retention, sensitivity labeling, data estate assessments,

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