Microsoft Purview Data Security Triage Agent will include sensitive data remediation through Microsoft Teams

Microsoft Purview Data Security Triage Agent will add sensitive data remediation via Microsoft Teams for SharePoint and OneDrive files, automating user notifications and tracking remediation progress. This opt-in feature, launching in public preview late June 2026, aims to reduce compliance risk and improve remediation visibility. What and Why Microsoft Purview Data Security Triage Agent in Data Loss Prevention (DLP) will include a sensitive data remediation capability to help organizations identify and remediate sensitive information across SharePoint and OneDrive at scale. This capability will automate user engagement by sending remediation requests directly to the last modifier of affected files through Microsoft Teams. By enabling a closed-loop remediation process, organizations will be able to reduce compliance risk, improve remediation rates, and gain better visibility into remediation progress. Rollout Schedule Public Preview: Rollout will begin in late June 2026 and is expected to complete by late July 2026. Impact on Your Organization Who is affected Microsoft Purview administrators managing Data Loss Prevention Users who modify files containing sensitive data in SharePoint or OneDrive Platforms/Services Microsoft Purview (Data Loss Prevention, Data Security Triage Agent) Microsoft Teams SharePoint Online OneDrive for Business What will happen This capability will be off by default and will require admin opt-in in Data Security Triage Agent settings. After the capability is enabled: The agent will detect files associated with Data Loss Prevention alerts. Only alerts triaged as Needs attention will be eligible. A Microsoft Teams message will be sent to the user who last modified the file. Users will receive daily reminder messages until remediation is completed or the configured reminder duration is reached. Administrators will be able to configure the number of reminder days. Remediation progress will be tracked in the Data Security Posture Management dashboard. Scope limitations: Applies only to SharePoint and OneDrive workloads. Does not apply to Endpoint or Teams-originated alerts. Alerts marked as Less urgent or not triaged are not included. Action Required/Recommendations Action may be required if you plan to use this feature. Enable the Data Security Triage Agent in Data Loss Prevention settings if it is not already enabled. Review: Enable the agent – Get […]

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