Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager Reviews

Name: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
Brand: Microsoft
Rating: 4.1 (7 reviews)

4.1 out of 5

7 reviews
71% willing to recommend

What is Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager?

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is a feature in the Microsoft 365 compliance center that helps you manage your organization’s compliance requirements with greater ease and convenience. Compliance Manager can help you throughout your compliance journey, from taking inventory of your data protection risks to managing the complexities of implementing controls, staying current with regulations and certifications, and reporting to auditors.

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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is the #11 ranked solution in Data Governance tools and #20 ranked solution in top Microsoft Security Suite solutions. PeerSpot users give Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager an average rating of 8.2 out of 10. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is most commonly compared to Microsoft Purview Data Governance: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager vs Microsoft Purview Data Governance. Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is popular among the large enterprise segment, accounting for 61% of users researching this solution on PeerSpot. The top industry researching this solution are professionals from a financial services firm, accounting for 14% of all views.

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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager

January 2025

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Peter-Murphy

Head of Technology Operations at Pobl Group

The most valuable feature is data classification retention since I deal with terabytes of data, and managing and monitoring it simplifies the process. Additionally, the system provides a dashboard showing our compliance status, which aids in managing compliance tasks. The compliance score feature allows me to assess and compare our compliance across organizations. I've also noticed efficiency gains, especially in handling subject access requests. Previously, these tasks were manual and time-consuming, but now they are streamlined, reducing the process from weeks to just a day.

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Sarfraz Shaikh

Digital Forensic Investigator at Los Angeles Unified School District

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's eDiscovery is essential for organizations using Outlook as their email service. It's used to discover electronically stored information on servers. I find that other eDiscovery tools offer more functionality. Still, Microsoft Purview eDiscovery is necessary when using Outlook. It limits capabilities, however, with connectors, functionality improves, providing the best results possible.

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Sachin Vinay

Assistant Manager-Networks at Amrita

It helps you configure the system and even offers ideas on how to resolve important security concerns in an organization. It lists out all the issues that happen when we move data from the cloud to on-premises. It gives you a detailed view of the known issues and helps with industry standards so that the cloud features completely align with on-premises. We can see whether our data security is matching the industry standards. It even offers prompts and ideas on items that you may not even have been aware of. It provides us with ideas on how to improve our proficiency in handling data in the cloud. And you can add notes for others in the reporting feature, so if there are any issues, others can refer to them. The fact that Purview delivers data protection across multi-cloud and multi-platform environments is also important to us. We have most of our data on Microsoft but part of our data, our university websites, for example, is on Amazon AWS. We move data between clouds and also from on-premises to the cloud. There is no other mechanism to check if this data is moving according to industry standards for such things as * security * bandwidth * SSL encryption mechanism. We would not be able to see these metrics without Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager. It gives you a dashboard on how to improve your setup on the Microsoft cloud or even AWS. And it gives us the same information if we push data from on-premises to cloud. Also, our users have a mix of operating systems. Most use Windows but there are also people who use macOS and Linux. With Purview, we can easily find the issues in Linux or more complex operating systems like macOS. We are notified of all issues with the help of Purview Compliance Manager.

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Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager mindshare

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As of January 2025, the mindshare of Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager in the Data Governance category stands at 1.4%, down from 1.6% compared to the previous year, according to calculations based on PeerSpot user engagement data.

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Title	Rating	Mindshare	Recommending
Microsoft Purview Data Governance	3.9	27.8%	83%	56 interviews Add to research
Varonis Platform	4.1	9.4%	92%	13 interviews Add to research

Valuable Features

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager offers data protection across multi-cloud environments, integration with various platforms, and compliance with international regulations. It features data classification, sensitivity labeling, and risk assessment tools. Users benefit from AI-driven automation, a compliance dashboard, and improved data visibility. Multi-platform support and seamless connectivity enhance efficiency. Users report significant time savings and streamlined policy enforcement, making it valuable for industries requiring compliance with regulations like HIPAA, GDPR, and CCPA.

"The best aspect is that it requires little to no time for implementation if I am using all of Microsoft's tools."
"One of the valuable features of the tool is that it works effectively."
"The stability is a ten out of ten."

Room for Improvement

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager requires enhancements in firewall and endpoint integration and improvements in Teams data connectors and behavior compliance. Automation for bulk task handling and better initial monitoring are necessary. There is a need for seamless integration of add-on licenses to avoid extra costs for organizations. Its user interface needs enhancements in speed and accessibility. Although the classic portal has transitioned to premium, more functionality options are essential.

"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"The speed and accessibility, particularly in the user interface, require significant work."
"Integrating add-on licenses, which currently offer additional features at a cost, into the base product would be beneficial, especially for a charity organization to avoid incurring extra costs."

Pricing

Users found Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager pricing moderate, particularly when bundled with existing Microsoft licenses. The cost is described as cheaper compared to previous solutions and is seen as cost-efficient due to existing Microsoft product usage. Pricing and licensing are generally user-based, perceived as fair, with some noting it as part of the Microsoft 365 E5 licensing, reducing additional expenses.

"The pricing and licensing are moderate because we have other licenses for Microsoft services. The pricing is in line with that."

Popular Use Cases

Organizations primarily use Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager for ensuring compliance with internal regulations, managing data loss prevention, and discovering security gaps. It aids in applying regulations, handles data protection for GDPR, and supports eDiscovery for legal content searches. Users rely on it for compliance in a cloud environment, automatic document classification, monitoring document movement, and resolving data management issues. Its tools assist in evaluating the safety and compliance of M365 setups.

Service and Support

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager has inconsistent technical support. Users report difficulties in resolving compliance errors and lengthy response times from support teams. The support experience varies by subscription, with basic support adequate for smaller entities, while larger ones require unified support. Online resources are detailed, yet lack direct training, with a third-party offering limited training sessions. Users experience delays due to lengthy multitiered communication processes, affecting efficiency, while many rely on internal contacts for assistance.

Deployment

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager's initial setup is generally straightforward. Organizations using Microsoft's ecosystem often find deployment easier, sometimes automating the process. Assistance from support may be needed for first-time users. On average, setup involves a few team members over several hours to days, depending on complexity and configurations. Initial deployment includes planning, a testing environment, and understanding the features, with no ongoing maintenance required. Familiarity with Microsoft's UI aids comprehension.

Scalability

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is known for its scalability, accommodating both smaller and larger environments effortlessly. It's utilized across various departments and endpoints, with users appreciating its capability to handle increased service demand. Many rate its scalability highly, highlighting its design for seamless expansion and ease of deployment. The tool adapts well to growing services, supporting broad operational needs effectively. Users often plan to enhance their usage, reflecting confidence in its ability to grow alongside organizational needs.

Stability

Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager demonstrates high reliability, with users noting minimal downtime. Many rate its stability as eight or ten out of ten. Regular updates from Microsoft address issues effectively. While stable, some users mention it could be more user-friendly and competitive in eDiscovery. Organizations utilizing Outlook as their email client experience dependable reliability, though they acknowledge Microsoft prioritizes other aspects over enhancing eDiscovery capabilities. Despite recent changes, stability remains consistently impressive.

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