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Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Data Management

Data Leak Data Classification Access Control Information Governance

Tools and rules that help stop sensitive data from leaking out.

Definition

DLP is a set of tools and policies that detect and block sensitive data from being shared in unsafe ways.

In plain English Tools and rules that help stop sensitive data from leaking out.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It reduces leaks of personal data, like sending customer lists to personal email.

Example

Example: DLP blocks sending files with credit card numbers to an external address.