MC901829 – Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: New conditions for Mac endpoints (file size, partially scannable, etc.)

Product:

Exchange, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Data Loss Prevention

Platform:

Mac, Online, Web, World tenant

Status:

In development

Change type:

New feature, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

410523

Details:

Summary:
Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention is introducing seven new conditions for Mac endpoints, with a rollout starting mid-November 2024 for Public Preview and mid-December 2024 for General Availability. These conditions, previously available for Windows, enhance protection across digital estates. No admin action is required before the rollout.

Details:
Coming soon for Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: Support for seven new conditions that you can use in your policies for Mac endpoint devices.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 410523.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out mid-November 2024 and expect to complete by late November 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out mid-December 2024 and expect to complete by late December 2024.

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Release Phase:
General Availability, Preview

Created:
2024-10-01

updated:
2024-10-02

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Increased User Frustration
Users may experience delays or issues with document scanning and protection due to the introduction of new conditions that may not be fully understood or anticipated, leading to potential disruptions in workflow.
   - roles: End Users, IT Support Staff
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-policy-reference?view=o365-worldwide#conditions-devices-supports, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=410523

Policy Misconfiguration
Without proper preparation and communication, existing DLP policies may conflict with the new conditions, leading to unintended data exposure or compliance issues.
   - roles: Compliance Officers, IT Administrators
   - references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/dlp-policy-reference?view=o365-worldwide#conditions-devices-supports, https://purview.microsoft.com/

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Purview's Data Loss Prevention (DLP) is rolling out new conditions for Mac endpoints starting mid-November 2024 for Public Preview and mid-December 2024 for General Availability. These conditions, already available for Windows, aim to enhance data protection across your organization's digital landscape.

Imagine your organization as a large office building with various rooms (Windows and Mac devices). Previously, you had security measures (DLP conditions) in place for only one type of room (Windows). Now, these security measures are being extended to cover all rooms, including those previously unprotected (Mac devices). This ensures that sensitive information is safeguarded regardless of where it resides.

The new conditions include:
- Document is unscannable
- Document didn't complete scanning
- Document name matches patterns
- Document size equals or is greater than
- Document Property Is
- Document name contains words or phrases
- Document is password protected

These conditions will automatically apply to your Mac endpoints by the specified dates, requiring no action from administrators before the rollout. However, it might be beneficial to inform your users about these changes and update any relevant documentation to reflect the new capabilities.

Think of it like updating the security system in your office building. While the new system will be installed automatically, it's a good idea to let everyone know about the new security features and how they might affect their daily operations.

For more information and to get started with Data Loss Prevention in the Microsoft Purview compliance portal, you can visit the provided links. This will help you understand the new conditions and how they can be integrated into your existing policies to enhance data protection across your organization.