hold management

Hold management in Microsoft Purview eDiscovery refers to the process of placing legal holds on content to preserve it for litigation or regulatory investigations. The unified Purview eDiscovery platform, launched in 2025, streamlines hold management by integrating standard and premium features into a single interface. This allows compliance teams to manage holds across Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams from one centralized location. Key capabilities include creating and editing hold policies, applying holds to specific custodians or content locations, and monitoring hold status. The unified experience simplifies workflows for legal discovery, ensuring data preservation while reducing administrative overhead. For organizations using Microsoft 365, effective hold management is essential for meeting compliance obligations and avoiding spoliation risks.