Comparing Shared and Inactive Mailboxes to Retain Ex-Employee Content

If you're dealing with ex-employee mailboxes in your Microsoft 365 tenant, it's important to evaluate your options for retaining the content without compromising user privacy or risking inadvertent disclosure of sensitive information. While many organizations default to converting these mailboxes into shared mailboxes, inactive mailboxes offer a promising alternative.

By reassessing how you handle ex-employee mailboxes and considering the benefits of inactive mailboxes, you can better meet your requirements for retaining important content while protecting against data breaches and other risks.

If you're unsure about the best option for your organization, this article offers valuable insights into the advantages of inactive mailboxes and the potential drawbacks of shared mailboxes. With careful consideration and thoughtful planning, you can create a strategy for managing ex-employee mailboxes that safeguards sensitive data and preserves critical content.

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