476494 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention – Labeling improvement for non-Office/PDF files using endpoint DLP

Product:

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

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1003342

Details:

This allows the customer to use a label for a non-Office/PDF file without productivity impact.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-01-29

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 managing a large library with thousands of books. Some of these books are very sensitive, containing confidential information that only certain people should have access to. To keep things organized and secure, you decide to label these books with different colored stickers based on their sensitivity level. However, not all books are the same size or shape, and some don't fit neatly into the categories you initially set up.

In the world of IT, files are like these books. Some files are Office documents or PDFs, which have traditionally been easy to label and protect. But what about other types of files, like images or text files, that don't fit the usual mold? Microsoft Purview's Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is like a new system that allows you to label these non-Office/PDF files without disrupting your library's workflow.

Think of this improvement as a new type of sticker that can be applied to any book, regardless of its size or shape, without slowing down the process of checking books in and out. It ensures that even those odd-sized books are accounted for and protected, just like their more standard counterparts. This means you can maintain security and compliance across your entire library, or in this case, your entire digital environment, without sacrificing productivity.

By using this new labeling system, organizations can ensure that all types of files are managed and protected effectively, reducing the risk of data loss or unauthorized access, much like how a librarian ensures that every book is in its rightful place and only accessible to those with the right permissions.