check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Before this rollout, Microsoft Purview admins can configure restrictions on removable USB devices, network shares, and/or printer groups in Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (EDLP) policies. After this rollout, these restrictions will extend to the Microsoft Edge browser.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 486370.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We have begun rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by late May 2025.
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2025-04-08
updated:
2025-04-08
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is extending its Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention capabilities to include the Microsoft Edge browser, allowing administrators to apply data transfer restrictions within Edge, similar to those previously set for USB devices, network shares, and printer groups.
Direct effects for Operations**
Restrictions on File Access via Microsoft Edge
Users may experience unexpected restrictions on accessing files through Microsoft Edge, leading to potential disruptions in their workflow and productivity.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-configure-endpoint-settings#printer-groups, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=486370
Increased Support Queries
The rollout may lead to an increase in support queries from users who are confused about new restrictions, impacting the IT support team's workload and response times.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-configure-endpoint-settings#printer-groups, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?searchterms=486370
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