Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1385583
MC1385583 - (Updated) Microsoft Purview | Data Lifecycle Management - Power Automate integration with records management
Microsoft Purview Records Management will integrate with Power Automate to enable custom workflows when retention-labeled items reach the end of their retention period. This feature, rolling out mid-July to late September 2026, allows admins to automate post-retention actions without changing existing labels or impacting users unless configured.
- Message Center ID
- MC1385583
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft Purview
- Tags
- Updated message, New feature, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 558859
- Platforms
- Web
- Published
- 2026-06-09
- Last updated
- 2026-06-22
- Expires
- 2026-10-26
Updated June 22, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. [What and Why:] Microsoft Purview Records Management will integrate with Power Automate to allow administrators to run custom workflows when retention-labeled items reach the end of their retention period. This enables automated post-retention handling using Power Automate across Microsoft 365 workloads. This message is associated with Roadmap ID 558859. [Rollout Schedule:] General Availability (GCC, GCCH, and DoD): Rollout begins in mid-July 2026 (previously mid-June) and is expected to complete by late September 2026 (previously late August). [Impact on Your Organization:] Who is affected: Records Management and Compliance administratorsPlatforms/Services: Microsoft PurviewPower AutomateSharePoint OnlineOneDrive for BusinessExchange OnlineWhat will happen: New actions are available in the Microsoft 365 Compliance connector:Apply a retention label on the itemRelabel an item at the end of retentionDelete an item at the end of retentionTrigger a new instance of the flow if an item can’t be locatedAdmins can select a pre‑existing Power Automate flow to run when a retention label expires.Existing retention labels and retention settings are not changed.The feature is not enabled by default; flows must be explicitly selected during retention label configuration.There is no user impact unless administrators configure and apply flows. [Action Required / Recommendations:] No action is required. Review internal documentation and evaluate whether to use end-of-retention workflows. Learn more: Customize what happens at the end of the retention period | Microsoft Learn[Compliance considerations:] Area Explanation Alteration of how existing customer data is processed Retention‑labeled content can now trigger Power Automate workflows at the end of the retention period, extending how post‑retention actions are executed. Retention policies, holds, or deletion workflows Retention labels can invoke Power Automate flows at expiration in addition to built‑in disposition actions. Admin monitoring and compliance demonstration Administrators may use Power Automate workflows to add logging, approvals, or notifications related to retention expiration. Third‑party or cross‑service integration Microsoft Purview Records Management integrates with Power Automate through the Microsoft 365 Compliance connector. Admin controls Configuration is admin‑controlled through retention label settings and selection of pre‑existing Power Automate flows.