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Microsoft Purview Data Governance

byMicrosoft
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4.4
Market Presence: Data and Analytics Governance Platforms, Metadata Management Solutions

Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Purview Data Governance

Updated 14th October 2025

What is Microsoft Purview Data Governance?

Microsoft Purview Data Governance is a software that assists organizations in managing, cataloging, and governing data across various sources. It provides capabilities for data discovery, classification, and mapping, enabling users to create a comprehensive inventory of data assets. The software facilitates policy management, access controls, and lineage tracking to help ensure data compliance and security. By centralizing metadata and enabling automated data classification, the software aims to support data transparency and help organizations address regulatory and privacy requirements while improving data access and quality for analytics and business operations.

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Pricing

Microsoft Purview Data Governance software offers a pricing model based on pay as you go and commitment tiers, with charges calculated on the usage of specific components such as data map capacity, data scanning, insights, and information protection. Costs may vary depending on region and selected configuration, allowing organizations to scale according to their requirements. Free trial options may be available for initial usage.

Overall experience with Microsoft Purview Data Governance

IT Associate
<50M USD, Services (non-Government)
FAVORABLE

“Microsoft Suite Compatibility Stands Out Amid Steep Learning Curve and Costs”

5.0
Jul 27, 2025
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About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Peer Discussions

What Your Peers Are Saying About Microsoft Purview Data Governance

Director of Cybersecurity Awareness and Training
Has anyone implemented in their organization Microsoft Purview with a E3 license? 
CISO
E5 yes. Reach out for details. 
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4 Dec 2024451 Views1 Comment
Director of IT
Has anyone used Epiq to implement Microsoft Purview for their organization? I am trying to find an implementation specialist for Purview in advance of rolling out Microsoft CoPilot.
VP of IT
We are working with Forsyte IT
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15 May 20242.2k Views2 Comments

Microsoft Purview Data Governance Reviews and Ratings

4.4

(4 Ratings)

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  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Microsoft Suite Compatibility Stands Out Amid Steep Learning Curve and Costs

    5.0
    Jul 27, 2025
    Integrates perfectly with the microsoft suite. Provides accurate logging information of all activities
  • IT Associate
    <50M USD
    Services (non-Government)
    Review Source

    Microsoft Suite Compatibility Stands Out Amid Steep Learning Curve and Costs

    5.0
    Jul 27, 2025
    Integrates perfectly with the microsoft suite. Provides accurate logging information of all activities
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