498491 – Microsoft Purview compliance portal: Tip Support in Outlook for Mac

Product:

Outlook, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal

Platform:

Mac, Web, World tenant

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In development

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DLP policy tips for Microsoft Outlook for Mac provide real-time notifications to users when their email contains sensitive information that violates organizational policies. Users can see policy tips directly in the mail tip UI and have the option to remove non-compliant recipients or override the policy if necessary. This feature ensures compliance by alerting users to potential data loss risks before sending emails.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-08-08

updated:
2026-01-21

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Policy Implementation
Without proper preparation, users may not understand the new DLP policy tips, leading to confusion and potential data breaches as they might inadvertently send sensitive information without realizing it.
   - roles: Compliance Officer, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-tip-support-in-outlook-for/ba-p/3741230

User Experience Disruption
If the DLP policy tips are implemented without user training, users may experience frustration and decreased productivity due to unexpected notifications and the need to manage compliance overrides.
   - roles: IT Support, End User
   - references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-compliance-portal-tip-support-in-outlook-for/ba-p/3741230

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're sending a letter through the postal service. Before you seal the envelope, a helpful assistant checks the contents to ensure you're not accidentally including sensitive information that shouldn't be shared, like a credit card number or confidential company data. This assistant then gives you a heads-up if something in the letter might violate your organization's privacy rules.

This is similar to what the DLP (Data Loss Prevention) policy tips in Microsoft Outlook for Mac do. When you're composing an email, these tips act like that assistant, providing real-time notifications if your message contains sensitive information that could breach company policies.

Think of the mail tip UI as a friendly pop-up that appears to alert you of potential issues. It offers you the chance to correct the situation by either removing the sensitive information or deciding to proceed with the email if you have the authority to do so. This feature is like having a built-in compliance check that helps prevent data loss before you hit send, ensuring that your communications remain secure and within company guidelines.

This system is part of Microsoft Purview's compliance tools, designed to help organizations manage and protect their data effectively. By integrating these checks directly into Outlook for Mac, it streamlines the process of maintaining compliance, much like having that postal assistant right at your desk.