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DLPTechx
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Jan 22, 2026

DLP for SaaS Apps - Endpoint DLP/MDE + Purview Browser Extension

I need help verifying my understanding of how Purview tools control file upload/download and clipboard copy/paste actions. Here's the situation:

Goal: Block file upload/download, copy/paste of sensitive data to/from SaaS apps.

Deployment: Rolling out MDE (in Passive mode) or Endpoint DLP (Onboarding device to Purview) and the Purview browser extension for Chrome/Firefox.

 

My Understanding:

Copy Control: Handled by Endpoint DLP/MDE on the endpoint.

Upload/Download/Paste Control: Requires the Purview browser extension (or native browser support Edge/Safari).

Specific Question: The browser extension isn't available for macOS. I've read that MDE on macOS can handle everything (file upload/download and clipboard control). Could someone confirm if the table I've created correctly reflects this?

 

Summary of Clipboard (Copy/Paste) Enforcement

Operation

Windows (Onboarded)

macOS (Onboarded)

Note

Copy to Clipboard Endpoint

Endpoint DLP Sensor

Endpoint DLP Sensor

Prevents data from reaching the clipboard

Paste into SaaS Apps (Chrome/Firefox)

Browser Extension

Endpoint DLP Sensor

Blocks paste into SaaS apps.

Paste into SaaS Apps (MS Edge/Safari)

Native on Edge

Native on Edge/Safari

Built-in integration; no extension needed.

    

 

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