check before: 2026-07-01
Product:
Purview, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Windows
Platform:
Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
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Details:
Previously customers would have system files either included or excluded manually configured. With this feature there is now a capability to provide this by default and have the option of including or excluding those paths. This list is managed by Microsoft to ensure accuracy and ease of management.
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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-04-30
updated:
2026-04-30
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
Data Security Risks
If the new default file path exclusions are not properly configured, sensitive data may be inadvertently exposed or lost, leading to potential data breaches.
- 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
Changes in data loss prevention settings without user preparation may lead to confusion among users regarding file access and data handling, resulting in decreased productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/05/25/announcing-microsoft-purview-data-loss-prevention/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/14/what-is-data-loss-prevention-dlp-and-why-is-it-important/?sh=4c1c1e1e4c1c
Configutation Options**
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Data Protection**
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IT Security**
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explanation for non-techies**
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