Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention – Additional diagnostics for Data Loss Prevention and Information Protection

Introduction

To help administrators troubleshoot Data Loss Prevention (DLP) and Information Protection issues more efficiently, we’re introducing new diagnostics in Microsoft Purview. These enhanced tools provide deeper visibility into why specific DLP or labeling policies are triggered for files and emails.

This message is associated with Roadmap ID 547833.

When this will happen

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

How this affects your organization

Who is affected

Microsoft 365 administrators managing DLP, Information Protection labels, and Purview compliance operations.

What will happen

• As part of this update, administrators will gain insights into:
• The following diagnostics experiences will become available:
• No impact to user workflows.
• No changes to existing configurations or policy enforcement.
• Diagnostics are enabled by default.

What you can do to prepare

No action is required.

• Review the diagnostics experience at:
  • Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention Diagnostics
  • Microsoft Purview Information Protection Diagnostics
• Share these resources with compliance, helpdesk, or security teams.
• Update internal documentation if needed.

Compliance considerations

No compliance considerations identified, review as appropriate for your organization.