Microsoft insists that encrypted content found by eDiscovery searches can only be decrypted by Advanced eDiscovery, which requires Office 365 E5 licenses.
When it comes to eDiscovery and which solution is right for your organization, “you get what you pay for.” Microsoft 365 services are no different – you’re either willing to pay for them or you aren’t. Some organizations will not need or want to pay for Advanced eDiscovery, while others will find it an essential purchase. Regardless of which camp your organization resides in, Microsoft provides customers with the flexibility to choose between two eDiscovery tools that best suite your needs.
