542792 – Microsoft Purview: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention-Endpoint DLP Device Status API

Product:

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

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

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Details:

Provides access to the same device health details currently available through the export function on the device onboarding page. ​With the new device status API, customers can pull device-level information directly into their own BI tools, dashboards, and workflows, eliminating manual exports and making it easier to automate reporting at scale.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-12-18

updated:
2026-01-21

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Loss Prevention Implementation
Without proper preparation, the implementation of the Endpoint DLP Device Status API may lead to data breaches due to misconfigured settings, resulting in unauthorized access to sensitive information.
   - roles: IT Security Manager, Compliance Officer
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/06/15/understanding-data-loss-prevention-in-microsoft-365/, https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/what-s-new-in-microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/ba-p/3651230

User Experience Disruption
If the change is made without adequate training and communication, users may experience confusion and frustration due to new workflows and reporting tools, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/01/25/the-importance-of-user-experience-in-technology-adoption/?sh=4c1c1c4e7b8e, https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2020/10/06/5-ways-to-improve-user-experience-in-your-organization/

Configutation Options**

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Data Protection**

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you are running a law firm, and you have a filing cabinet where you keep all your important client documents. Now, think of Microsoft Purview's Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) as a security guard who watches over this cabinet to ensure that no unauthorized person takes out or misplaces any documents. This security guard keeps track of who accesses the cabinet, what they do with the documents, and ensures that everything is in order.

Now, the Endpoint DLP Device Status API is like giving this security guard a smartphone. With this smartphone, the guard can send real-time updates about the cabinet's status directly to your office's main dashboard, which could be your computer or any other device you use to monitor your office's operations. Previously, you might have had to ask the guard to write a report and hand it to you at the end of the day, which is similar to manually exporting data. But with this new technology, you can see what's happening with your documents at any time, without waiting for a report.

For managers and HR staff, this means you can have a more efficient way to keep track of your organization's data security. Instead of waiting for periodic updates, you can integrate this information into your existing business intelligence tools and dashboards. This is like having a live feed of your office's security camera on your phone, so you can always be aware of what's happening and make decisions quickly if needed.

This advancement helps streamline processes by automating the reporting and monitoring tasks, much like how using a GPS in your car provides real-time directions instead of having to stop and check a map every few miles. It allows for a more proactive approach to managing data security, reducing the time and effort spent on manual checks and reports.