
Microsoft Purview eDiscovery: Types, Capabilities & Use Cases
TL;DR Microsoft Purview eDiscovery comes in two types: standard features for holding and exporting evidence, and premium features for reviewing it. It covers email, chats and files in Microsoft 365. Microsoft 365 E3 includes the standard features, which suit most legal holds. Premium features need E5 or an add-on, and they suit large or sensitive reviews. Since August 31, 2025,






