475063 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Loss Prevention- OCR Cost Estimator Support for MAC Endpoints

Product:

Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Data Loss Prevention

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

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OCR Cost Estimator allows you to estimate the potential cost for using Optical Character Recognition. This means that you will no longer be required to set up an Azure Subscription for billing first and can accurately estimate the cost you would have incurred while using OCR. This will help you to identify the optimal configuration settings for OCR as per your requirements. Cost Estimator can be used for 30 days and will not scan images for sensitive content.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-01-09

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased Operational Costs
Without proper preparation, the implementation of the OCR Cost Estimator may lead to unexpected costs due to misconfiguration or overestimation of usage, impacting budget planning.
   - roles: Finance Team, IT Operations Team
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2023/01/10/understanding-the-costs-of-data-loss-prevention-in-microsoft-365/

User Experience Disruption
If the OCR Cost Estimator is deployed without adequate training or communication, users may face confusion or frustration when trying to utilize the new tool, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/understanding-microsoft-purview-compliance-portal/ba-p/123456

Configutation Options**

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Data Protection**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're planning a big event, like a wedding, and you want to hire a photographer. Before you commit, you'd probably want to know how much it will cost, right? You might ask for a quote or an estimate to understand the expenses involved. Similarly, in the world of IT, when using certain technologies, it's important to know the costs beforehand to make informed decisions.

Microsoft Purview's new feature, the OCR Cost Estimator, works much like getting a quote from a photographer. It allows businesses to estimate the potential costs of using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) without having to dive into a full commitment, like setting up a subscription. OCR is a technology that reads and converts different types of documents, such as scanned paper documents, PDFs, or images captured by a digital camera, into editable and searchable data.

This estimator acts as a financial preview, helping organizations to gauge what their expenses might look like if they decide to use OCR. It’s a bit like trying on a new suit before buying it, ensuring it fits your needs and budget. The tool is available for 30 days, during which it provides cost estimates without actually scanning images for sensitive content. This means you can understand the financial implications without any actual data processing taking place.

By using this estimator, companies can better plan their budgets and configure their OCR settings to match their specific needs, much like adjusting the number of hours you want your photographer to work based on your budget. This feature is especially useful for businesses that need to comply with data protection regulations and want to ensure their data loss prevention strategies are cost-effective.