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Summary
- Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager introduces AI Powered Regulatory Templates for converting regulatory PDF documents into actionable controls.
- The new feature simplifies the creation of assessments and identification of compliance gaps.
- It is designed for admins managing regulatory compliance and organizations in multi-cloud environments.
- No changes to existing workflows or data processing are required; the feature will be available by default.
- Administrators can prepare by reviewing internal documentation and sharing updates with compliance teams.
Admin Impact: Low
User Impact: Low
Release Start: 15 Jan 2026
Release End: 31 Jan 2026
Services: M365 Copilot, Purview
Category: Stay informed
Tags: New Feature, Admin Action
History
12/5/2025 Item Added to Message Center
Microsoft Message
Introduction
To help organizations streamline compliance efforts across multi-cloud environments, Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager is introducing AI Powered Regulatory Templates. This feature enables customers to convert complex regulatory PDF documents into actionable controls, making it easier to create assessments, identify compliance gaps, and implement controls. This enhancement aligns with customer feedback requesting simplified regulatory mapping and automation.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 523209.
When this will happen
- Public Preview: Rollout begins mid-November 2025; expected to complete by end of November 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Rollout begins mid-January 2026; expected to complete by late January 2026.
How this affects your organization
Who is affected:
- Admins using Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager to manage regulatory compliance.
- Organizations operating in multi-cloud environments seeking to automate compliance assessments.
What will happen:
- A new option will be available to convert regulatory PDF documents into templates.
- These templates can be used to create assessments within Compliance Manager.
- There is no impact to existing workflows or data processing.
- The feature is additive and does not require changes to current configurations.
- The feature will be available by default once rolled out.
What you can do to prepare
No action is required to enable this feature.
Once available, you may:
- Use the new template creation option to streamline assessment setup.
- Review internal documentation if you maintain guidance on regulatory assessments.
- Share this update with compliance teams to explore its benefits.
Learn more: Microsoft Purview Compliance Manager
Compliance considerations
No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.