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MC1085582 — Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention: True file types detected in Microsoft Exchange Online DLP (preview)

MC1085582Microsoft 365 suitestayInformedUpdated: 30 May 2025

Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention for Exchange Online will enhance detection by evaluating the actual content of files, not just their extensions. This update, rolling out from mid-July to mid-October 2025, ensures more robust compliance and security. Admins can configure rules based on true file types without prior action.

Applies to: Microsoft 365 suite
Source: mc.merill.net — data via Merill Fernando's open archive (MIT).