RM560057 - Microsoft Purview: Endpoint Data Loss Prevention: Add control to include or exclude Default file paths exclusions for Windows

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

Summary

Previously customers would have system files either included or excluded manually configured. With this feature there is now a capability to provide this by default and have the option of including or excluding those paths. This list is managed by Microsoft to ensure accuracy and ease of management.

Published

Apr 29, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability
Preview

Platforms

Web

Service

Microsoft Purview

Tag

In development
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Description

Previously customers would have system files either included or excluded manually configured. With this feature there is now a capability to provide this by default and have the option of including or excluding those paths. This list is managed by Microsoft to ensure accuracy and ease of management.

GA date: July CY2026

Preview date: May CY2026