check before: 2025-04-01
Product:
Microsoft Edge, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention
Platform:
Online, World tenant
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Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention will now support app or app group restrictions in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, rolling out from April to July 2025, allows admins to block apps or app groups in Edge and show policy violation details. Admins should update policies and notify users.
Details:
Updated April 25, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Before this rollout, Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention admins cannot restrict Microsoft Edge browser access to sensitive files through Restricted apps and app groups. After this rollout, admins can configure apps or app groups to be blocked in Edge, including a message showing policy violation details.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We began rolling out early April) and expect to complete by early April 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out early July 2025 (previously early April and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously early April).
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2025-04-11
updated:
2025-04-26
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is introducing a feature in its Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention tool that allows administrators to restrict certain apps or app groups when using the Microsoft Edge browser, rolling out between April and July 2025, with no action required for enabling as it will be available by default.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Disruption
Users may experience interruptions when attempting to access sensitive files through restricted apps in Edge, leading to confusion and frustration due to unexpected policy violation notices.
- roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-configure-endpoint-settings#edge-support-for-apps-and-app-groups-preview
Increased Support Tickets
The rollout may lead to an increase in support tickets as users encounter new restrictions and policy violation messages, overwhelming IT support resources.
- roles: IT Support Staff, Help Desk Agents
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-configure-endpoint-settings#edge-support-for-apps-and-app-groups-preview
Policy Management Challenges
Admins may face challenges in managing and updating existing DLP policies to align with the new restrictions, potentially leading to misconfigurations and compliance risks.
- roles: DLP Administrators, Compliance Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-configure-endpoint-settings#edge-support-for-apps-and-app-groups-preview
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2025-04-26 | MC Messages | Before this rollout, Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention admins cannot restrict Microsoft Edge browser access to sensitive files through Restricted apps and app groups. After this rollout, admins can configure apps or app groups to be blocked in Edge, including a message showing policy violation details.
[When this will happen:] General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out early April 2025 and expect to complete by early April 2025. | Updated April 25, 2025: We have updated the timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Before this rollout, Microsoft Purview | Endpoint Data Loss Prevention admins cannot restrict Microsoft Edge browser access to sensitive files through Restricted apps and app groups. After this rollout, admins can configure apps or app groups to be blocked in Edge, including a message showing policy violation details. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We began rolling out early April) and expect to complete by early April 2025. General Availability (Worldwide): We began rolling out early July 2025 (previously early April and expect to complete by late July 2025 (previously early April). |
| 2025-04-26 | MC Last Updated | 04/11/2025 01:35:15 | 2025-04-25T20:22:34Z |
| 2025-04-26 | MC Summary | Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention will now support app or app group restrictions in the Microsoft Edge browser. This feature, rolling out from April to July 2025, allows admins to block apps or app groups in Edge and show policy violation details. Admins should update policies and notify users. |
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