As low-code automation becomes a core part of enterprise innovation, maintaining a strong governance posture is more important than ever. Microsoft has announced a major update to its Data Loss Prevention (DLP) capabilities in Power Automate and Copilot Studio, delivering increased control and flexibility for IT teams—without slowing down business users.
This release reflects Microsoft’s ongoing commitment to helping organizations confidently scale automation while safeguarding their data and systems.
These new DLP features are designed to address longstanding gaps in low-code governance while enabling more nuanced and strategic enforcement.
IT admins can now control connector actions at a granular level. Instead of applying blanket allow/block decisions, admins can now allow specific actions (like “Read” or “Get”) while blocking more sensitive ones (like “Delete” or “Post”).
This enhancement gives organizations the ability to:
With this update, environment-specific DLP policies are now easier to manage. Admins can create, apply, and refine policies at a more targeted level—providing better alignment between governance and business contexts (e.g., dev, test, or production).
Microsoft is also rolling out improved auditing and reporting tools, allowing administrators to monitor connector usage, flag policy violations, and proactively refine enforcement over time.
This means organizations can now:
Security and scalability don’t have to be opposing forces. With these enhancements, Microsoft bridges the gap between IT control and business agility. CIOs and IT leaders can now create environments where makers are empowered to innovate—within safe, well-defined boundaries.
The result? Faster automation, fewer risks, and a clear pathway to enterprise-wide adoption of low-code tools.
These enhancements are currently available in public preview and are expected to reach general availability later this year.
Organizations looking to expand their automation footprint—without opening security loopholes—are encouraged to explore these updates and begin integrating them into their DLP strategies today.
Microsoft’s latest DLP improvements mark a significant milestone in the evolution of secure automation. These enhancements empower IT teams to manage risk while enabling makers to build and deploy solutions with confidence.
If your organization is investing in Power Automate or Copilot Studio, this is the moment to level up your governance strategy—and unlock a safer path to innovation.
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