Data lifecycle management - Retention policies
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
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Instruction
The below pages outline the as built configuration for ASD’s Blueprint for Secure Cloud (the Blueprint) for the Microsoft Purview portal at the following URL:
https://compliance.microsoft.com/informationgovernance?viewid=retention
The settings described on these pages provide a baseline implementation for a system configured using the Blueprint. Any implementation implied by these pages should not be considered as prescriptive as to how an organisation must scope, build, document, or assess a system.
Implementation of the guidance provided by the Blueprint will differ depending on an organisation’s operating context and organisational culture. Organisations should implement the Blueprint in alignment with their existing change management, business processes and frameworks.
Placeholders such as <ORGANISATION.GOV.AU>, <BLUEPRINT.GOV.AU> and <TENANT-NAME> should be replaced with the relevant details as required.
Note
Whilst retention policies offer some protection against data loss and associated risks, they should not be used in place of an adequate backup solution.
Data Lifecycle Management: Exchange mailboxes 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: Exchange public folders 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: Microsoft 365 Group mailboxes & site 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: OneDrive accounts 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: SharePoint classic and communication sites 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: Teams channel messages 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: Teams chats and Copilot interactions 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.
Data Lifecycle Management: Teams private channel messages 7 year hold
This section describes the configuration of data lifecycle management retention policies within Microsoft Purview associated with systems built according to the guidance provided by ASD's Blueprint for Secure Cloud.