481832 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Policy sync status on Purview portal

Product:

Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Information Barriers, Purview Information Protection, Purview Records Management

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1043471

Details:

The Policy Sync Status feature enables solution admins to know the policy sync status directly from the Policy page in Purview portal. When a policy is created or updated by a user, the changes are distributed to the locations selected. This new feature will give users insight into whether the policy changes have reached the target locations. This policy sync status feature is available for DLP (excluding endpoint policies), Information Protection, Data Loss Management, Records Management, Information Barriers, and Priva.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-02-22

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you are managing a team and you've set some new rules or guidelines for how things should be done. You want to make sure everyone on your team knows about these changes and is following them. Now, think of Microsoft Purview's Policy Sync Status feature as a tool that helps you track whether everyone has received and understood these new rules.

In the world of IT, policies are like those rules you set for your team. They help ensure that data is handled correctly and securely across various parts of an organization. When a policy is created or updated in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, it needs to be distributed to different locations or systems, just like you would communicate your new rules to your team members.

The Policy Sync Status feature acts like a notification system. It lets the administrators know if the policy changes have been successfully communicated to all the necessary locations. It's similar to getting a confirmation that your team has received and read your email about the new guidelines. This feature provides insight into whether the changes have reached their intended destinations, which is crucial for maintaining compliance and security.

For example, if you were managing a remote team, you might use a project management tool to check if everyone has seen and acknowledged the new procedures. Similarly, in the IT world, the Policy Sync Status feature allows admins to see if the policy updates have been synced across the systems they manage.

This feature is particularly useful for various aspects of data management, including Data Loss Prevention (DLP), Information Protection, and Records Management. It ensures that all parts of the organization are aligned with the latest compliance requirements, much like ensuring your team is all on the same page with the latest work processes.