Outlook: Purview Data Loss Prevention support for Calendar Events in Outlook mobile apps

🚨 The Signal: Purview DLP now protects sensitive data in Outlook mobile calendar events. This extends existing email DLP to meetings, preventing accidental sharing of classified information via mobile devices and ensuring consistent compliance.

The Impact

Mobile users are affected, reducing the risk of sensitive data exposure through calendar events.

• Mobile users: Risk of accidental sensitive data sharing is reduced.
• Security teams: Enhanced visibility and control over data in calendar events.
• Compliance officers: Improved adherence to data protection policies on mobile.
• Organisations: Reduced risk of regulatory non-compliance due to data leaks.

The Action

1. Review existing Microsoft Purview DLP policies for 'Exchange email' conditions.
2. Ensure 'Exchange email' policies are configured to include 'Calendar' workloads.
3. Verify policy tips and user override options are appropriate for mobile calendar events.
4. Communicate new DLP enforcement to mobile users regarding calendar events.

Impact: high · Workload: Microsoft Purview