SharePoint button web part: Add custom Copilot in SharePoint prompts or start Power Automate flows

🚨 The Signal: SharePoint buttons can now trigger Copilot prompts or Power Automate flows. This expands automation and AI access directly from pages, increasing potential for data exposure if not governed.

The Impact

SharePoint page authors and Copilot users face increased risk of data overexposure and uncontrolled automation if new capabilities are not governed.

• SharePoint page authors: Can create buttons that expose sensitive data via Copilot or Power Automate if not configured securely.
• Copilot users: May inadvertently process or expose sensitive information if prompts are not carefully designed and controlled.
• Power Automate users: Can trigger flows that access or modify data without proper oversight if flow permissions are too broad.
• Security teams: Must review and update data governance policies for AI and automation within SharePoint.

The Action

1. Review and update SharePoint site permissions and page editing roles to restrict who can configure these buttons.
2. Establish clear guidelines for SharePoint page authors on creating Copilot prompts and Power Automate flows, focusing on data sensitivity.
3. Implement Power Automate DLP policies to prevent flows from accessing or exfiltrating sensitive data.
4. Monitor SharePoint audit logs for unusual activity related to button web part configurations and Copilot/Power Automate triggers.
5. Educate users on responsible use of Copilot prompts and Power Automate flows, emphasizing data privacy and security.

Domain: Agentic-AI · Impact: high · Workload: SharePoint