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:
Launched
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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Release Phase:
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Created:
2024-12-20
updated:
2024-12-20
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summary for non-techies**
Double Key Encryption (DKE) is being extended to Android devices for applications like Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, allowing organizations to apply dual-key protection to sensitive documents on Android, with a public preview starting in December 2024 and full availability by January 2025.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Experience Degradation
If Double Key Encryption is implemented without proper preparation, users may face difficulties accessing and editing documents due to the additional encryption layer, leading to frustration and decreased productivity.
- 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 Tickets
The introduction of Double Key Encryption without adequate training or communication may result in a surge of support tickets as users encounter issues with accessing DKE-protected files, overwhelming IT support teams.
- 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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