561209 – Microsoft Purview: Data Lifecycle Management – Insights and policy recommendations on Microsoft Copilot and AI Apps interactions for better Data Security and Compliance posture

Product:

Copilot, Purview

Platform:

US Instances, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

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Details:

Provide insights on Copilots and AI Apps usage and recommend retention policies for customers to govern their Copilots and AI App interactions.

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Scope:
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2026-05-06

updated:
2026-05-13

Public Preview Start Date

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Security Risks
Unprepared changes to Copilot and AI Apps may lead to unauthorized data access or data leaks, compromising sensitive information.
   - roles: Data Protection Officer, IT Security Manager
   - references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/security/blog/2021/06/24/understanding-data-security-in-the-age-of-ai/, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/28/the-risks-of-ai-in-data-security-and-privacy/?sh=5c1c1e4e4b8e

User Experience Disruption
Changes without proper preparation can lead to system downtime or performance issues, negatively affecting user productivity and satisfaction.
   - roles: End User, IT Support Specialist
   - references: https://www.gartner.com/en/information-technology/glossary/user-experience-ux, https://www.forbes.com/sites/bernardmarr/2021/06/28/the-risks-of-ai-in-data-security-and-privacy/?sh=5c1c1e4e4b8e

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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