486366 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Data Loss Prevention – New inline data protection in Edge for Business for unmanaged Windows and macOS devices

Product:

Microsoft Edge, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention

Platform:

Developer, Mac, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC1045278

Details:

Following further review, we mistakenly marked the roadmap as "launched." The correct status is In Development. We apologize the inconvenience. When using Microsoft Edge for Business as the secure enterprise browser, Admins in Purview DLP can now configure policies that apply protections directly in the Edge browser that target scenarios where users on unmanaged (or BYO) devices are sharing data to or exfiltrating data from org-managed cloud apps (apps which use Entra authentication for user sign-in).

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-03-26

updated:
2025-10-08

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're in a library where some books are meant to stay inside and not be taken out. These books are special and contain important information that the library wants to keep safe. Now, think of Microsoft Edge for Business as a security guard in this library. This guard is tasked with making sure that these special books don't leave the library, especially when people are using their own bags or devices to carry them out.

In the digital world, these "books" are sensitive data that your organization wants to protect. Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) acts like the library's security system, ensuring that data stays within the organization and doesn't get shared inappropriately. The new feature allows administrators to set up rules directly in the Edge browser. This is particularly useful for employees using their own devices, like personal laptops or tablets, to access company data.

When employees use unmanaged devices, it's like them bringing their own bags into the library. The security guard (Edge for Business) now has the ability to check these bags and ensure that nothing important is being taken out without permission. This is done by applying specific rules and protections directly in the browser. These rules are set up by the administrators using the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, which is like the control room where the library's security measures are planned and monitored.

This new feature is especially important for organizations that use cloud applications for their work. These apps require users to sign in, similar to how library members might have a card to access certain areas. The security guard ensures that when data is accessed through these apps, it doesn't leave the organization unless it's supposed to.

In summary, Microsoft Edge for Business, with the help of Purview DLP, is enhancing its ability to protect sensitive data, especially when employees use their own devices. This helps maintain the integrity and security of organizational data, much like a vigilant library security system ensuring that valuable books remain safe and sound.