Microsoft Purview Compliance Suite

What is the Microsoft Purview compliance suite?

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite is a collection of tools and services that help organisations manage their data and comply with regulations. The suite includes:

• Microsoft Purview Data Discovery and Classification: This tool helps organisations discover and classify their data, so they can understand what data they have and how it is being used.
• Microsoft Purview Information Protection: This service helps organisations protect their data by applying labels and encryption.
• Microsoft Purview Records Management: This service helps organisations manage their records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Microsoft Purview Audit: This service helps organisations monitor their data usage and identify potential security risks.
• Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager: This service helps organisations assess their compliance with regulations and develop remediation plans.

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite can help organisations to:

• Reduce the risk of data breaches: By understanding what data they have and how it is being used, organisations can reduce the risk of data breaches.
• Protect their data from unauthorised access: By applying labels and encryption, organisations can protect their data from unauthorised access.
• Meet regulatory requirements: By managing their data in accordance with regulatory requirements, organisations can avoid penalties and fines.

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite is a comprehensive solution that can help organisations to manage their data and comply with regulations.

Here are some of the benefits of using the Microsoft Purview compliance suite:

• Reduced risk of data breaches: The Microsoft Purview compliance suite can help organisations to reduce the risk of data breaches by providing tools and services to help them understand what data they have, how it is being used, and how to protect it.
• Improved data governance: The Microsoft Purview compliance suite can help organisations to improve their data governance by providing tools and services to help them manage their data in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Increased compliance: The Microsoft Purview compliance suite can help organisations to increase their compliance with regulations by providing tools and services to help them assess their compliance status and develop remediation plans.

If you are looking for a solution to help you manage your data and comply with regulations, the Microsoft Purview compliance suite is a good option to consider.

How is Microsoft Purview compliance suite licenced?

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite is licensed on a per-user basis. The number of users that are licensed for the Microsoft Purview compliance suite determines the cost of the subscription.

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite is available in three subscription tiers:

• Basic: The Basic tier is designed for organisations with up to 100 users.
• Standard: The Standard tier is designed for organisations with 101 to 1,000 users.
• Enterprise: The Enterprise tier is designed for organisations with more than 1,000 users.

The cost of each subscription tier varies depending on the number of users that are licensed. For example, the cost of the Basic tier for 100 users is $1,000 per year.

Microsoft Purview compliance suite is also available for free for eligible Microsoft 365 and Office 365 customers. To qualify for the free tier, organisations must have an active Microsoft 365 or Office 365 subscription and must process fewer than 50 subject rights requests per year.

If you are interested in learning more about how to license Microsoft Purview compliance suite, please contact Microsoft.

Here are some additional details about the licensing options for Microsoft Purview compliance suite:

• Basic tier: The Basic tier is a good option for organisations with up to 100 users. It includes the following features:
  • Data discovery
  • Data conflict detection
  • Workflow automation
  • Auditing
• Standard tier: The Standard tier is a good option for organisations with 101 to 1,000 users. It includes all of the features of the Basic tier, plus the following features:
  • Data classification
  • Data encryption
  • Data breach detection
• Enterprise tier: The Enterprise tier is a good option for organisations with more than 1,000 users. It includes all of the features of the Standard tier, plus the following features:
  • Data governance
  • Data privacy impact assessment
  • Data subject access request management

Microsoft Purview compliance suite offers a variety of licensing options to meet the needs of different organisations. Organisations can choose the licensing option that best fits their budget and their needs.

Here are the steps on how to license Microsoft Purview compliance suite:

1. Go to the Microsoft Purview compliance suite website.
2. Click on “Licenses.”
3. Select the subscription tier that you want to purchase.
4. Enter the number of users that you want to license.
5. Click on “Purchase.”
6. You will be taken to the payment page.
7. Enter your payment information and click on “Pay.”
8. Your license will be activated.

Once your license is activated, you can start using the Microsoft Purview compliance suite.

Which Office 365 subscription do I need to obtain Microsoft Purview compliance suite

The following Office 365 subscription plans include the Microsoft Purview compliance suite:

• Enterprise E1, E3, E5, and E5 Compliance
• Government G1, G3, and G5
• K1 Office 365 Education A1, A3, and A5
• K1 Office 365 Education A2 for K12
• Nonprofit N1, N3, and N5

These plans all include the following Microsoft Purview compliance suite features:

• Data discovery and classification
• Information protection
• Records management
• Audit
• Compliance manager

If you are not sure which Office 365 subscription plan you have, you can check by going to your Office 365 admin centre and clicking on “Subscriptions.”

Once you have confirmed that you have an eligible Office 365 subscription plan, you can enable the Microsoft Purview compliance suite by going to the Microsoft Purview compliance portal and clicking on “Enable.”

You will then be able to use the Microsoft Purview compliance suite.

Here are some additional details about the Microsoft Purview compliance suite features:

• Data discovery and classification: This feature helps organisations discover and classify their data, so they can understand what data they have and how it is being used.
• Information protection: This service helps organisations protect their data by applying labels and encryption.
• Records management: This service helps organisations manage their records in accordance with regulatory requirements.
• Audit: This service helps organisations monitor their data usage and identify potential security risks.
• Compliance manager: This service helps organisations assess their compliance with regulations and develop remediation plans.

The Microsoft Purview compliance suite is a comprehensive solution that can help organisations to manage their data and comply with regulations.

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