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Microsoft Purview: Data Loss Prevention to restrict processing external emails in Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat
Microsoft Purview DLP now includes real-time controls to prevent Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat from processing emails from external senders, reducing data exfiltration risk. Admins must configure policies to enforce this protection.
Action required: Review and configure DLP policies in Microsoft Purview to control whether Copilot processes external emails; test with Copilot Studio agents before production use.
Key dates
- 2024 — preview (Feature in development; preview availability not yet confirmed)
Microsoft's description
We are expanding Microsoft Purview DLP for Microsoft 365 Copilot and Copilot Chat to safeguard risks from external emails. This real-time control helps organizations mitigate data risks by preventing Microsoft 365 Copilot and Chat from processing emails from senders external to your organization. This capability currently extends to Microsoft 365 Copilot and agents built in Copilot Studio that are published to Microsoft 365 Copilot.