[Introduction:]
We are expanding inline protections for uploads in Microsoft Edge for Business to cover more unmanaged consumer generative AI (GenAI) apps. With this update, admins can apply Microsoft Purview collection policies and Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies to detect and prevent sensitive data sharing in the Edge browser when users interact with these additional unmanaged app locations. Inline protections are built directly into Edge for Business and work for users on Intune-managed Windows devices. This enhancement complements existing capabilities, giving organizations greater flexibility to enforce data security controls across a broader set of GenAI apps.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 518643.
[When this will happen:]
- Public Preview: Begins mid-November 2025, expected to complete by early December 2025.
- General Availability (Worldwide): Begins in early December 2025 and is expected to complete by the end of the month.
[How this affects your organization:]
Who is affected:
- Admins managing Microsoft Purview DLP and collection policies for Edge for Business
- Users on Intune-managed Windows devices using Edge for Business
- Admins can extend current Purview collection and DLP policies to include new unmanaged GenAI app locations for inline protection.
- No additional deployment steps are required.
- Inline protections are built directly into Edge for Business.
- Automated behaviors will block use of unprotected browsers for users included in policies that block activities in unmanaged GenAI apps.
[What you can do to prepare:]
No action is required to enable this feature. To learn more or update your policies, review the following resources:
- Cloud apps detection - Collection policy reference | Microsoft Learn
- Data Loss Prevention policy reference | Microsoft Learn
- Learn about Data Loss Prevention for Cloud Apps in Edge for Business | Microsoft Learn
[Compliance considerations:]
| Question | Answer |
| Does this change modify, interrupt, or disable any Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies or enforcement in Microsoft Purview? | Yes. This update expands DLP enforcement by allowing admins to apply existing policies to additional unmanaged GenAI app locations in Edge for Business. |
| Does this change alter how admins can monitor, report on, or demonstrate compliance activities using Microsoft Purview or admin reporting tools? | Yes. Admins will gain expanded visibility and control over data sharing activities in Edge for Business, enabling more comprehensive reporting and compliance oversight. |