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Compliance Meets AI: DLP for Copilot Is Better Than Ever.

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Jan 27, 2026

Last week we hosted Session 2 of our “Compliance Meets AI” series, and the focus couldn’t be more timely: Data Loss Prevention (DLP) for Microsoft 365 Copilot. The conversation was practical, candid, and packed with real-world guidance for organizations navigating AI adoption responsibly.

If you missed it, no worries we have you covered.  You can view the recording below.

https://aka.ms/Compliance-Meets-Ai-2026-DLP 

💡 Key takeaways from the session:

  • DLP now extends directly into Copilot—including Copilot Chat and Copilot experiences in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint—allowing organizations to block sensitive data from being processed or returned in AI responses
  • We walked through how policies can restrict prompts (using Sensitive Information Types and Sensitivity Labels) and responses , giving security teams precise control without shutting down productivity. 
  • A live demo showed how Copilot respects Purview policies in real time—no theoretical slides, just real enforcement
  • We also addressed one of the biggest questions we hear from customers: AI doesn’t create new risk—it exposes existing oversharing, and DLP is a critical safety net while organizations mature their data governance. 

🔥 Bonus highlights included discussions on endpoint DLP, blocking uploads to generative AI websites, role-based access for investigations, and what’s coming next—like network DLP and agent governance

If you’re exploring Copilot (or already rolling it out), this session made one thing clear: you don’t have to choose between innovation and compliance—you can have both.

📅 Next up: Defender for Cloud Apps & AI applications
📺 Recording and slides will be shared with all registered attendees

Please register for all sessions here Compliance Meets Ai 2026: Microsoft Purview in the Age of Ai | Microsoft Community Hub 

Thanks to everyone who joined, asked thoughtful questions, and helped make this such a strong discussion. More to come—this series is just getting started. 🚀

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