Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention

Introduction

Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) now supports document creation and modification conditions for SharePoint and OneDrive. These new conditions enable admins to define DLP and Information Protection auto-labeling policies based on when a file was created or last modified, allowing more precise data protection. Organizations can now better target newly created, recently updated, or older content that requires stricter governance. 

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557590.

When this will happen:

• General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-April 2026.

How this affects your organization:

Who is affected:

• Tenants using Microsoft Purview DLP or Information Protection auto-labeling for SharePoint and OneDrive
• Admins managing DLP or auto-labeling policies

What will happen:

• Admins can configure DLP rules using:
  • File created date
  • File last modified date

• The same conditions are available in auto-labeling policies
• Existing policies are not changed automatically
• No user impact unless admins configure these conditions
• The feature is available for admin configuration (not enabled by default)

What you can do to prepare:

No action required if you do not plan to use this capability

If you want to take advantage of this capability:

• Review existing DLP policies for SharePoint and OneDrive to determine if lifecycle-based targeting would improve accuracy
• Update or create DLP rules and select file creation or last modified conditions
• Review Information Protection auto-labeling policies to apply the same conditions consistently
• Update internal governance or compliance documentation if you reference DLP rule criteria

Learn more: Learn about data loss prevention | Microsoft Learn

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