check before: 2026-03-01
Product:
Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Online, Web, World tenant
Status:
In development
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft Purview will introduce a new export feature for Data Loss Prevention and label publishing policies, allowing admins to download full policy configurations as ZIP files. Rolling out from March to May 2026, this feature aids troubleshooting without affecting policy enforcement or user experience.
Details:
[Introduction]
We're introducing a new export capability in Microsoft Purview that allows administrators to export Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and Information Protection label publishing policies as a downloadable ZIP file, including full policy schema. This enhancement is designed to speed up troubleshooting with Microsoft Support by making it easier to share complete policy configurations.
This message is associated with Roadmap ID 557553.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out early March 2026 and expect to complete by late March 2026.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-May 2026.
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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview
Created:
2026-02-21
updated:
2026-02-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft Purview is introducing a feature from March to May 2026 that allows administrators to export Data Loss Prevention and Information Protection label publishing policies as ZIP files for easier troubleshooting and documentation, without affecting policy enforcement or user experience.
Direct effects for Operations**
Export Feature Implementation
If the export feature is implemented without proper preparation, administrators may face confusion regarding the new export process, leading to potential delays in troubleshooting and support interactions. This could result in inefficiencies in managing DLP policies and Information Protection label publishing policies.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://purview.microsoft.com/datalossprevention/policies, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557553
User Experience Stability
Although the change is stated to have no impact on users, if the export feature is not communicated effectively, users may experience uncertainty or anxiety regarding the security and management of their data, potentially leading to decreased trust in the IT department.
- roles: End Users, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://purview.microsoft.com/informationprotection/labelpolicie, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557553
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