If your organisation uses Microsoft 365, you’re already working with a powerful productivity platform. But with data flowing across Outlook, Teams, SharePoint and OneDrive, staying in control of that data is more challenging than ever. That’s where Microsoft Purview comes in: a unified solution for data governance, compliance and risk management.

Whether you’re dealing with sensitive client information, intellectual property, or regulatory requirements, Microsoft Purview helps you protect and manage your data without adding complexity.

Here are five reasons why Microsoft Purview should be on your radar.

1. Get serious about data protection

Data loss prevention, sensitivity labels, encryption: Microsoft Purview makes it simple to apply sensitivity labels, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and encryption across your Microsoft 365 environment. Whether you’re securing client data, intellectual property, or financial records, you can control who sees what and where it goes.

From email to Teams chats to SharePoint files, you can enforce consistent data protection that aligns with your organisation’s real-world risks. We help our customers to configure policies that match their real-world data risks, without disrupting everyday work.

2. Detect insider risks early

Not every data breach comes from outside. Insider risks like unintentional sharing, unusual behaviour, or policy violations are often harder to spot. Microsoft Purview includes insider risk management tools that flag issues early – not to “catch people out”, but to reduce risk before it escalates.

We work with clients to set up smart alerts, dashboards, and automated workflows, making proactive risk management part of everyday operations.

3. Simplify compliance and be audit-ready

If you’re in a regulated industry – such as finance, healthcare, legal or the public sector – compliance is non-negotiable.

Purview brings together tools like eDiscovery, audit logs, retention policies, and data classification in one place. Whether you’re dealing with a subject access request (SAR) or preparing for an audit, the right setup makes it fast and repeatable.

No more digging through disconnected systems, just actionable insights when you need them.

4. Data governance in one platform = full visibility

Too many organisations use disconnected tools to manage compliance. With Microsoft Purview, everything sits under one platform, from classification to incident management. That means fewer silos, better reporting, and simpler governance.

That means:

  • Fewer tools to manage
  • Clearer reporting
  • Stronger policy enforcement
  • Reduced admin overhead

Our clients tell us this alone makes a huge difference, bringing structure and visibility to an area that often feels messy and manual.

5. It’s already in your toolkit

If you’re on Microsoft 365 E3 or E5, chances are you already have access to key features in Microsoft Purview but might not be using them to their full potential.

We help our customers unlock the value of tools they already own: that includes aligning Purview features to your business goals and scaling as your needs evolve.

No upselling. Just smarter use of your existing platform.

Ready to take control?

At Arc, we help organisations of all sizes implement Microsoft Purview in a way that’s practical, secure and future-proof. From discovery sessions and setup to policy design and staff training, we’ll guide you every step of the way.

Let’s make your data work for you, not against you. Speak to our team to get started today.