check before: 2026-02-28
Product:
Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention, Windows
Platform:
Online, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, Admin impact
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Summary:
Microsoft Purview Endpoint DLP will show the currently signed-in user's email on Windows devices in the device onboarding page, aligning with macOS. Rolling out from late February to mid-April 2026, this feature aids admins in device validation without affecting users or DLP policies. No action required.
Details:
Introduction
We're updating Microsoft Purview Endpoint Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to display the currently signed-in user's email address for Windows devices on the device onboarding page. This change aligns the Windows experience with macOS and responds to admin feedback requesting faster ways to confirm device ownership and troubleshoot onboarding or policy issues. By surfacing the logged-in user alongside existing device insights, admins can more quickly validate device context without additional investigation.
When this will happen:
Public Preview: Rolling out in late February 2026 and expected to complete by mid-March 2026
General Availability (Worldwide): Rolling out in late March 2026 and expected to complete by mid-April 2026
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Created:
2026-02-21
updated:
2026-02-21
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft is adding a feature to its Purview Endpoint DLP tool that displays the email address of the signed-in user on Windows devices, aiding administrators in confirming device usage and troubleshooting, with rollout starting in February 2026 and completing by mid-April 2026.
Direct effects for Operations**
Visibility of User Information
Displaying the signed-in user's email on the device onboarding page may lead to privacy concerns among users, as they might feel their information is being exposed without their consent.
- roles: End Users, IT Security Team
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/blog/2021/06/24/understanding-data-loss-prevention-in-microsoft-365/
Admin Efficiency
Admins will benefit from quicker device validation, but if not prepared, they may misinterpret the visibility of user emails as a security risk, leading to unnecessary investigations.
- roles: Microsoft 365 Administrators, IT Support Staff
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-purview-endpoint-dlp-what-you-need-to-know/ba-p/123456
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