Microsoft Outlook Mobile adds support for DLP policy tips and enforcement
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March 9,April 6, 2026: We have updated thecontent.timeline. Thank you for your patience. Introduction The Outlook Mobile team is updating … Production Build App Store Release for Android and iOS: We are targetingApril 6thMay 4th to submit to the app store, and on average it can take …Updated March
2,9, 2026: We have updated thetimeline.content. Thank you for your patience. Introduction The Outlook Mobilefor iOS and Android will soon supportteam is updating the release for Data Loss Prevention (DLP)policy tips and enforcement. This update helps users avoid accidental data leaks by providing inline alerts or pop-ups when sensitive content is detected—based on admin-configured DLP rules.Policy Tips & Override for Outlook Mobile. A number of improvements have been made to the initial scope of this rollout, along with some unforeseen challenges that will be listed in detail. Thisenhancement brings DLP behavior in Outlook Mobile in line with Outlookmessage is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496146. When this will happen Production Build App Store Release fordesktopAndroid andweb, ensuring consistent compliance enforcement across platforms. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496146. When this will happen General Availability: We will start rolling out April 6, 2026.iOS: We are targeting April 6th to submit to the app store, and on average it can take up to a week for Apple and Google to then distribute that build via the App Stores. How this affects your organizationWith this update, organizations using Microsoft PurviewThe following updates have been made to this DLPpolicies will see those policies enforced in Outlook Mobile. When users attempt to send messages containing sensitive information—such as credit card numbers or national IDs—they will receive policy tips or blocking dialogs, dependingrollout for Outlook Mobile: added Custom oversharing dialog support added Custom policy information added Policy tip evaluation performance improvements added Attachment scanning added Intune control for Android and iOS to turn Data Leak Prevention onhow the policyor off (default isconfigured. This change enhances your organization’s data protection posture and supports regulatory compliance. If DLP policiesset to OFF) temporarily removed External recipient rule validation Due to unique challenges with external recipient rule validation we arealready in place for Outlook desktop or web, no additional configuration is required. The feature is on by default and requires no admin actionremoving External Recipient rule validation from this release pending changes to the implementation. After feedback we have added an Intune control that is defaulted toenable. What you can do to prepare What you can do to prepare Review existingOFF to give your organization the opportunity for validation and user training prior to enabling DLPpolicies in Microsoft Purview to ensure they are scoped to include mobile clients. No new policies are required if DLP is alreadyon Android and iOS. Documentation links for "DLP on Android and iOS" and "Intune controls for DLP in Mobile" will be provided inuse for Outlook desktop or web. No additional licensing is needed beyond what is alreadyan update soon. What you can do to prepare Please prepare to validate your organization's rules inplace for Microsoft Purview DLP. Find more on this topic: Learn about data loss prevention. Compliance considerations Compliance Area Explanation DLP policies or enforcement This release introduces DLP enforcement in Microsoft Outlook Mobile.a test environment prior to enabling Data Leak Prevention on Mobile, and where possible provide training for users which can greatly improve their success and overall experience with policy tips and rules.Updated
September 29, 2025: After further review, we need to roll this back. We apologizeMarch 2, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you forany inconvenience.your patience. Introduction Outlook Mobile for iOS and Android will soon support Data Loss … is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496146. When this will happen General Availability: We willcommunicate via Message center when we are ready to proceed.start rolling out April 6, 2026. How this affects your organization With this update, organizations using Microsoft Purview …Updated
August 7,September 29, 2025:We have updated the timeline. Thank youAfter further review, we need to roll this back. We apologize foryour patience.any inconvenience. Introduction Outlook Mobile for iOS and Android will soon support Data Loss … is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 496146. When this will happenGeneral Availability rolloutWe willbegin in early August 2025 (previously mid-August) and is expectedcommunicate via Message center when we are ready tocomplete by early September 2025.proceed. How this affects your organization With this update, organizations using Microsoft Purview …- Tags
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Updated August 7, 2025: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience. Introduction Outlook Mobile for iOS and Android will soon support Data Loss … ID 496146. When this will happen General Availability rollout will begin in
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