DLP – implementing data policies in Power Platform environments

DLP is a critical topic to be aware of concerning Power Apps and Power Platform. First, let’s discuss what DLP is. While there are varying definitions of DLP, it is essentially a concept of identifying and preventing sensitive data from being shared unsafely or inappropriately. Furthermore, certain regulations such as HIPAA and GDPR have strict requirements around the use and safeguarding of sensitive data.

Within Power Platform, DLP is done by establishing data policies. Data policies act as guardrails to prevent users from exposing sensitive data. They define which connectors can be used either within Power Apps, Power Automate, or other components within Power Platform and within all (or specified) environments. A simple example of this is preventing a user from accessing sensitive business data in SharePoint (via the SharePoint connector) and accidentally publishing it on social media (such as through...