Microsoft 365 Message Center item MC1266907
MC1266907 - Microsoft Purview | Data Loss Prevention
Microsoft Purview DLP now supports file creation and modification date conditions for SharePoint and OneDrive, enabling admins to create more precise DLP and auto-labeling policies. This feature, rolling out April 2026, is configurable by admins and improves lifecycle-based data governance without impacting users by default.
- Message Center ID
- MC1266907
- Category
- stay Informed
- Severity
- normal
- Services
- Microsoft 365 suite, Microsoft Purview
- Tags
- New feature, Admin impact
- Roadmap ID
- 557590
- Platforms
- Web
- Published
- 2026-03-31
- Last updated
- 2026-03-31
- Expires
- 2026-05-17
Introduction Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) now supports document creation and modification conditions for SharePoint and OneDrive. These new conditions enable admins to define DLP and Information Protection auto-labeling policies based on when a file was created or last modified, allowing more precise data protection. Organizations can now better target newly created, recently updated, or older content that requires stricter governance. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 557590.When this will happen: General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out early April 2026 and expect to complete by mid-April 2026. How this affects your organization: Who is affected: Tenants using Microsoft Purview DLP or Information Protection auto-labeling for SharePoint and OneDrive Admins managing DLP or auto-labeling policies What will happen: Admins can configure DLP rules using: File created dateFile last modified date The same conditions are available in auto-labeling policies Existing policies are not changed automatically No user impact unless admins configure these conditions The feature is available for admin configuration (not enabled by default)What you can do to prepare: No action required if you do not plan to use this capabilityIf you want to take advantage of this capability:Review existing DLP policies for SharePoint and OneDrive to determine if lifecycle-based targeting would improve accuracyUpdate or create DLP rules and select file creation or last modified conditionsReview Information Protection auto-labeling policies to apply the same conditions consistentlyUpdate internal governance or compliance documentation if you reference DLP rule criteria Learn more: Learn about data loss prevention | Microsoft LearnCompliance considerations Compliance area Impact and explanation Processing of existing customer data DLP and auto-labeling policies can now evaluate existing file metadata (created date and last modified date) when determining enforcement or labeling actions for SharePoint and OneDrive content. Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) Admins can refine DLP rules using file creation and modification conditions, enabling more precise enforcement without changing default policy behavior. Information Protection labels Auto-labeling policies can now apply sensitivity labels based on file age or recent modification, improving lifecycle-based governance. Admin compliance controls and reporting Additional policy conditions help admins better demonstrate targeted and risk-aligned compliance controls through Microsoft Purview. Admin controls The feature is configurable by admins through Microsoft Purview policy settings for DLP and Information Protection.