Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Loss Prevention for endpoints - Optical character recognition (OCR) support for embedded images in endpoint

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft Purview DLP for endpoints now supports Optical Character Recognition (OCR) for text within embedded images across various file types. This enhances data loss prevention by detecting sensitive information previously hidden in images within documents and archives.

The Impact

Security teams and data owners are affected by enhanced detection of sensitive data, reducing the risk of inadvertent data exfiltration.

• Security teams: Improved detection of sensitive data in images.
• Data owners: Reduced risk of accidental data exposure.
• Compliance officers: Better adherence to data protection policies.
• End-users: No direct impact, but DLP policies are more effective.

The Action

1. Review existing Endpoint DLP policies for sensitive info types.
2. Monitor DLP alerts for new detections from OCR capabilities.
3. Refine DLP policies based on new OCR-driven incidents.
4. Communicate enhanced DLP capabilities to relevant stakeholders.

Domain: Purview · Impact: medium · Workload: Microsoft Purview