What is Microsoft Purview?

Microsoft Purview is a comprehensive data governance solution that helps organizations manage and protect their data assets across on-premises, multi-cloud, and SaaS data sources. 

From highly regulated industries to businesses simply looking to improve their data management practices, Microsoft Purview provides centralized control over your data to ensure your organization stays compliant and secure at all times.

With advanced data classification, compliance monitoring, and data protection tools, Microsoft Purview can help you establish a unified data governance strategy that makes it easier to track, manage, and secure sensitive information across your digital environment.

Benefits of Microsoft Purview

Microsoft Purview simplifies data governance by providing powerful tools for discovering, cataloging, and managing data across your organization. With automatic data classification, lineage tracking, and compliance management, Purview enables you to secure sensitive information and ensure regulatory compliance—giving you complete visibility and control over your data landscape.

Identification & Classification of Data Across Systems

Microsoft Purview makes data discovery effortless by automatically scanning and classifying data including sensitive information such as customer data, financial records, or intellectual property from various sources including the cloud, on-premises, or across applications. This enables businesses to gain full visibility into their data landscape to ensure that no data goes unprotected.

Search, Access & Catalogue Data Assets

Microsoft Purview allows organizations to build a searchable data catalog that centralizes all assets—making them easily accessible for your teams. Think of it as a powerful library where your valuable data is categorized and indexed. This makes data discovery faster and more efficient—allowing teams to locate the right data when they need it for analysis, reporting, and decision-making.

Track Your Data's Journey Through Its Lifecycle

With data lineage capabilities, businesses can track the flow of data across systems from origin to current state. You can see exactly where data originated, how it has been transformed, and which systems have accessed it. This insight into the data lifecycle helps organizations ensure accuracy, transparency, and compliance with data governance policies.

Protect Sensitive Information

Microsoft Purview empowers organizations to classify and label sensitive data based on its content and context. This means that confidential information, such as personal details or proprietary data, is automatically flagged and protected according to security protocols. Whether you're handling legal documents or financial records, Microsoft Purview ensures that sensitive data is secured and meets regulatory requirements.

Enforce Data Governance & Regulatory Compliance

You can seamlessly manage compliance with Microsoft Purview. Businesses can monitor and enforce data governance policies, ensuring that all data complies with industry regulations. You can automatically generate compliance reports that demonstrate adherence to regulations—making it easier to pass audits and maintain accountability.

Use Cases for Microsoft Purview

For businesses seeking to implement a comprehensive data governance strategy, Microsoft Purview offers the tools to manage data quality, consistency, and compliance. By automatically classifying and cataloging data, organizations can ensure that their data is reliable and adheres to company policies—reducing the risk of compliance violations.

With Microsoft Purview, businesses can classify and protect sensitive data from unauthorized access—minimizing the risk of data breaches. Whether handling client information, financial data, or trade secrets, Microsoft Purview ensures that data is labeled and protected based on its sensitivity level.

Organizations can use Microsoft Purview to automate compliance reporting, showcasing how they adhere to regulatory standards. This is particularly beneficial for industries that face regular audits, as Microsoft Purview simplifies the process of tracking and reporting compliance with data governance policies.

Microsoft Purview’s centralized data catalog allows businesses to organize and maintain a searchable repository of their data assets. Teams can quickly find and access the data they need, streamlining workflows and enhancing productivity.

Integrations with Microsoft Purview

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Streamline Document Governance with Microsoft SharePoint

Microsoft Purview integrates seamlessly with Microsoft SharePoint to apply consistent document governance policies across content libraries. With Microsoft Purview’s data governance capabilities, organizations can classify, label, and secure sensitive documents that are stored in Microsoft SharePoint to ensure compliance with regulatory standards.

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Secure Collaboration and Compliance with Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Teams and Microsoft Purview work together to ensure secure compliance across your organization. As teams share files and messages, Microsoft Purview enables data loss prevention and auditing all within Microsoft Teams to ensure sensitive data is protected during collaboration—helping businesses maintain regulatory compliance while keeping productivity high.

What is a Microsoft Solutions Partner?

As a Microsoft Solutions Partner, we bring together a wealth of expertise and past success in implementing digital workplace solutions and optimizing Microsoft 365 applications for our trusted clients.

Our deep understanding of the Microsoft 365 ecosystem enables us to tailor solutions that meet the unique needs of your business—ensuring your team harnesses the full power of the technology and maximizes your investment in the ecosystem.

Ready to Protect Your Data with Microsoft Purview?

Partnering with Punchcard Systems for your Microsoft Purview implementation ensures your business gains a tailored and robust data governance solution. 

Our team of experts will assess your current data environment, develop governance policies aligned with industry regulations, and deploy Microsoft Purview to manage, protect, and ensure your data environment evolves alongside your business.

Ready to secure, manage, and protect your data with confidence? Book a consultation with us and discover how Microsoft Purview can transform your data governance strategy.

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