check before: 2024-12-01
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Purview Double Key Encryption, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Android, iOS, Mac, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
New feature, User impact, Admin impact
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Details:
Summary:
Double Key Encryption (DKE) is now available for Word, Excel, PowerPoint on Android, offering a second encryption key for sensitive content. Public Preview begins December 2024, with full rollout by late January 2025. Organizations using DKE can extend its functionality to Android users. For more information, visit the provided link. Roadmap ID: 472025.
Details:
Double Key Encryption (DKE) provides organizations with a second encryption key for your most sensitive content. Learn more about DKE and whether it's suitable for your organization at https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/double-key-encryption.
This release adds the DKE functionality to Word, Excel, PowerPoint for Android, matching the functionality already available in Windows, iOS, and Mac.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 472025
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: Available in December 2024
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early January 2025 and plan to complete rollout by late January 2025
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Created:
2024-12-20
updated:
2024-12-20
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Access Issues
If the change to Double Key Encryption (DKE) is implemented without proper preparation, users may face difficulties accessing DKE-protected files on Android devices, leading to potential work disruptions.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/double-key-encryption, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=472025
Increased Support Requests
The introduction of DKE may lead to an increase in support requests from users unfamiliar with the new encryption process, overwhelming IT support teams and affecting response times.
- roles: IT Support, System Administrators
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/compliance/double-key-encryption, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?rtc=1%26filters=&searchterms=472025
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