476098 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – MacOS parity for full file evidence

Product:

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

Platform:

Mac, Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC987322

Details:

Data Loss Prevention can copy the item that matches a DLP policy from onboarded MacOS devices to an Azure storage account. This creates full file evidence parity for MacOS.

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Release Phase:
Preview, General Availability

Created:
2025-01-18

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're running a law firm and you have a filing cabinet where you keep all your important documents. Now, let's say you have a security guard who checks to make sure no one takes out sensitive documents without permission. This is similar to what Data Loss Prevention (DLP) does for your digital files.

Recently, there's been an update for MacOS devices that enhances this security measure. Previously, if someone tried to take a sensitive document from a Mac, the system might have just noted that it happened. Now, with the new update, it's like the security guard not only notes the incident but also makes a photocopy of the document before it leaves the office. This photocopy is then securely stored in a digital safe, in this case, an Azure storage account.

This update ensures that if there's a breach or an unauthorized attempt to access sensitive information, you have a full copy of the document for evidence. It's like having a backup of what went missing, which can be crucial for investigations or compliance purposes. This change brings MacOS devices in line with other systems that already had this capability, ensuring consistency across different platforms.

In simple terms, think of it as having an extra layer of security that not only monitors but also preserves evidence, helping you maintain control over your sensitive information.