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Microsoft to Introduce Auto-Expiration for Teams Meeting Recordings
In September 2021, Microsoft will introduce a new auto-expiration feature for Teams meeting recordings stored in OneDrive for Business and SharePoint Online. By default, recordings will be moved ...
I believe that the expiration date is stamped in the file properties when the TMR is created, so moving it to a new library won't do anything to stop auto-expiration. If you don't want recordings to expire either a) remove the expiration date or b) assign a retention label.
TonyRedmond, Deleted, - You're right Tony. Moving a recording will also move the auto-expire setting. But copying a file to a different location will remove auto-expire, as will downloading and uploading the recording. There will also be user-level settings that allow a recording owner or meeting organiser to change the expiry for a specific recording. You will be able to choose from 14, 30 or 60 days, set a specific expiry date or set it to not expire at all.
Reference: A messy FAQ - https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/cloud-recording#frequently-asked-questions
- The expiration is a per-file setting. It stays with a file as long as it is not removed from the file (for instance, by the owner removing the expiration date). When you copy a file, you create a new file, so logically that file doesn't inherit the expiration date. If you move a file, it's the same file so it does.