OneDrive to Block Screenshots of Sensitive Documents
New security feature in Microsoft Edge enhances enterprise protection.
1New Security Feature in Microsoft Edge
Starting August, Microsoft will block screenshots of sensitive PDFs in OneDrive and SharePoint. This feature will only work in Microsoft Edge and will not be supported by other browsers. Designed for enterprise users, this measure aims to protect files with specific Purview labels.
2Purview Labels and Restrictions
Purview Information Protection labels can prevent editing, printing, copying, and taking screenshots of documents. However, these restrictions were consistently enforced in desktop applications but not in PDFs opened in browsers. The new feature addresses this gap.
3A Significant Step for Enterprise Security
This feature offers a major security advantage, especially for financial records, legal documents, and unreleased product materials. However, it requires everyone accessing the document to use Microsoft Edge. This is part of Microsoft's strategy to increase browser usage.
4Other Browsers and Mobile Apps
Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and mobile browsers do not support this restriction. Microsoft warns that users opening protected documents outside Edge may face inconsistent enforcement. Companies are advised to use Conditional Access or browser management policies to direct employees toward Edge.
5Microsoft's Strategic Move
Microsoft aims to make IT departments mandate Edge by developing exclusive features. This is a distribution strategy wrapped in a compliance feature. Support for additional browsers and mobile apps may come in the future, but no date has been announced yet.
6Balancing Security and Usage
Screenshot blocking is a crucial step to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive documents. However, for this feature to be effective, all users must adopt Edge. Microsoft is striking a balance between security and increasing browser usage.
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