MC1202976 – Microsoft Purview | Microsoft Foundry integration with Microsoft Purview for AI

Product:

eDiscovery, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview compliance portal, Purview Insider Risk Management, SharePoint

Platform:

Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

537271

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Foundry integrates with Microsoft Purview to enable secure management and compliance of AI-generated data. Admins can opt-in to send AI interaction data to Purview for classification, reporting, risk management, and eDiscovery. Public preview starts mid-December 2025; worldwide rollout begins mid-March 2026.

Details:
[Introduction]
Enable Microsoft Purview to access, process, and store prompt and response data-including associated metadata-from Microsoft Foundry apps and agents. This integration supports key data security and compliance scenarios such as:
Sensitive information type (SIT) classification
Analytics and reporting through Microsoft Purview DSPM for AI
Insider Risk Management
Communication Compliance
Microsoft Purview Audit
Data Lifecycle Management
eDiscovery
Microsoft Foundry now has direct integration with Microsoft Purview. This capability helps your organization manage and monitor AI-generated data in alignment with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 537271.
[When this will happen]
Public Preview: Rolling out mid-December 2025, expected completion mid-January 2026.
Worldwide: Rolling out mid-March 2026, expected completion mid-April 2026.

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General Availability, Preview

Created:
2025-12-23

updated:
2025-12-23

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Data Security Risks
Without proper preparation, enabling the integration may lead to unmonitored AI interaction data being exposed, increasing the risk of data breaches and non-compliance with regulations.
   - roles: Admins, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

User Experience Disruption
If the integration is enabled without adequate training or communication, users may face confusion regarding data handling and compliance processes, leading to decreased productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Admins
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

Compliance Management Challenges
Immediate activation without preparation may result in misalignment with existing compliance frameworks, complicating audits and risk assessments.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, IT Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

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Enhanced Data Security and Compliance Management
Integrating Microsoft Purview with Microsoft Foundry enables organizations to manage AI-generated data securely, ensuring compliance with enterprise policies and regulatory requirements. This integration allows for sensitive information type classification and eDiscovery capabilities, enhancing overall data governance.
   - next-steps: Conduct training sessions for admins on how to enable and utilize the integration effectively. Create documentation on best practices for compliance management with AI data.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

Improved Risk Management through Insider Risk Management
The integration allows for better monitoring of AI interactions, enabling organizations to identify and mitigate insider risks associated with AI-generated data. This proactive approach helps in safeguarding sensitive information and maintaining compliance.
   - next-steps: Develop a risk assessment framework that incorporates AI data monitoring. Set up regular reviews to analyze insider risk reports generated from Purview.
   - roles: Risk Management Officers, Compliance Officers, IT Security Managers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

Streamlined Data Lifecycle Management
With AI interaction data flowing into Purview, organizations can automate data lifecycle management processes, ensuring that data is retained or disposed of in accordance with compliance policies. This streamlines operations and reduces manual oversight.
   - next-steps: Assess current data lifecycle management policies and integrate them with the capabilities of Purview. Schedule a review of automated workflows to enhance efficiency.
   - roles: Data Governance Officers, IT Administrators, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/ai-azure-foundry, https://www.microsoft.com//microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=537271

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft is introducing a new integration between Microsoft Foundry and Microsoft Purview, which is designed to help organizations manage and secure AI-generated data. This integration is like adding a new layer of security and oversight to the data created by AI systems, similar to how a security camera might be installed in a store to monitor activities and ensure everything is in compliance with store policies.

When this integration is enabled, data from AI interactions—such as prompts and responses—will be sent to Microsoft Purview. Think of Purview as a digital filing cabinet that organizes and secures important documents. This filing cabinet not only stores the data but also classifies it, reports on it, and manages any risks associated with it. It ensures that all the data complies with the necessary regulations and internal policies, much like how a compliance officer would review company procedures to ensure they meet legal standards.

Admins will have the option to enable this feature, which means they can choose to start sending AI data to Purview. This is similar to opting into a new service, like deciding to start using a new app on your phone. Once the feature is turned on, the AI data will be continuously monitored and secured, ensuring that it remains compliant with various rules and regulations.

To activate this integration, admins will need to perform a few steps, such as toggling a switch in the Foundry control panel. This process is akin to setting up a new account or service, where you follow a series of steps to get everything up and running.

This integration is set to be available for public preview starting in mid-December 2025, with a worldwide rollout expected by mid-March 2026. It's important for those managing Microsoft Foundry and Purview to be aware of this new feature and consider how it might benefit their organization's data management and compliance efforts.