Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention-Expanded inline protection for unmanaged apps in Edge for Business

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft Purview DLP now offers expanded inline protection for sensitive data in Edge for Business when users interact with a broader range of unmanaged generative AI applications. This enhances data security by preventing exfiltration to unsanctioned AI services.

The Impact

Security teams and data owners are affected, reducing the risk of sensitive data exposure through unmanaged generative AI applications.

  • Security teams: Reduced risk of data exfiltration to unsanctioned AI services.
  • Data owners: Enhanced protection for sensitive information when accessed via Edge.
  • Compliance officers: Improved ability to meet data protection regulatory requirements.
  • End-users: Consistent data security controls across more web applications.

The Action

  1. Review existing Microsoft Purview DLP policies to ensure they target appropriate sensitive information types.
  2. Verify that Edge for Business is deployed and configured to enforce Purview DLP policies.
  3. Assess the list of newly supported unmanaged generative AI apps to understand expanded coverage.
  4. Communicate enhanced data protection capabilities to relevant stakeholders and users.

Domain: Purview · Impact: high · Workload: Microsoft Purview