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Discussions on the sharepoint retention tag center on Microsoft Purview's upcoming last-accessed retention clock for OneDrive and SharePoint files. The feature, announced via the Microsoft 365 Message Center, will enter preview in late October 2026 and reach general availability by January 2027. Currently, Purview retention calculates file age using creation, last-modified, labeling, or event dates. The new last-accessed option aims to provide an additional retention trigger based on organizational access. This tag covers enterprise IT planning for Microsoft 365 data lifecycle management, helping administrators understand how to align retention policies with actual file usage and prepare for the transition before the GA date.
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    Microsoft Purview Last-Accessed Retention GA Ends January 2027

    Microsoft Purview is scheduled to gain a new retention clock for OneDrive and SharePoint files: when an item was last accessed by someone in the organization. Microsoft’s August 18 Message Center update says the control will arrive in preview beginning at the end of October 2026, with worldwide...
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