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Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management pros and cons

Vendor: Microsoft
4.0 out of 5

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PROS

Automatic data labeling is compelling and under investigation for use.
Purview's built-in functionality provides immediate access to reports, streamlining processes.
The system shows stability with no worldwide stability issues.
The impact on the unified data catalog has shown improvements in lineage, discovery, and labeling.
Improved lineage, discovery, and labeling on the unified data catalog.

CONS

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management can be challenging to implement due to its complexity and dense documentation, making it difficult to get started.
The time it takes to scan is one issue; high-volume issues and tickets related to scanning failures often involve permission errors, which are technical challenges.
Labeling could use a lot more AI assistance, and AI implementation into labeling would be beneficial.
Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management preview features can be unreliable, hindering their usefulness.
 

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management Pros review quotes

Al Mcpherson - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Architect at Octopus
Jun 20, 2024
The UI is the most valuable feature.
AnonyAdmin - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Messaging Systems Engineer at a university with 10,001+ employees
Nov 19, 2024
The automatic data labeling is compelling, and we are investigating its use.
RK
Cloud Security & Governance at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 23, 2025
The system is stable; I haven't encountered any worldwide stability issues unlike other office products.
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reviewer2534040 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
Oct 31, 2025
The impact of Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management on my unified data catalog has improved a lot; the improvements I see are in the lineage, the discovery, and the labeling.
 

Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management Cons review quotes

Al Mcpherson - PeerSpot reviewer
Data Architect at Octopus
Jun 20, 2024
Microsoft's Purview Data Lifecycle Management preview features can be unreliable, hindering their usefulness.
AnonyAdmin - PeerSpot reviewer
Enterprise Messaging Systems Engineer at a university with 10,001+ employees
Nov 19, 2024
Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management can be challenging to implement due to its complexity and dense documentation, making it difficult to get started.
RK
Cloud Security & Governance at a financial services firm with 10,001+ employees
Jun 23, 2025
The time it takes to scan is one issue; when we raise high-volume issues and tickets related to scanning failures, it relates to permission errors, which are technical challenges.
Learn what your peers think about Microsoft Purview Data Lifecycle Management. Get advice and tips from experienced pros sharing their opinions. Updated: January 2026.
881,082 professionals have used our research since 2012.
reviewer2534040 - PeerSpot reviewer
Senior Cybersecurity Engineer at a transportation company with 201-500 employees
Oct 31, 2025
I think labeling could use a lot more AI assistance. AI implementation into labeling would be beneficial.