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Understanding Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention Add-On Plans
Question details
The user wants to understand the licensing and add-on purchase options for Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP), specifically for existing Microsoft 365 E3 or Office E3 enterprise customers.
- Product
- Microsoft 365 / Microsoft Purview
- Device & OS
- not provided
- Scenario
- Evaluating or purchasing data loss prevention compliance add-ons for an enterprise Microsoft 365 environment.
- Observed behavior
- Seeking clarification on which plans include Microsoft Purview DLP and how E3 customers can acquire it as an add-on.
Ensure you have global administrator or billing administrator permissions in your Microsoft 365 tenant to review current licenses and purchase new add-ons.
Purchase the E5 Compliance Add-on or Start a Trial
Microsoft Purview DLP is natively included in the E5 Compliance suite, which can be purchased as an add-on or trialed by existing E3 customers.
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention is a comprehensive enterprise security feature natively included in the Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance suite.
Customers with qualifying Microsoft 365 E3, Enterprise Mobility + Security, or Office E3 licenses are eligible to purchase the E5 Compliance add-on or activate a 90-day Microsoft Purview solutions trial.
Navigate to the Microsoft 365 admin center (admin.microsoft.com) and log in using a billing or global administrator account.
In the left navigation menu, go to 'Billing' and then select 'Purchase services' to browse available add-ons for your organization.
Search for 'Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance' or 'Microsoft Purview' to view eligibility, pricing, and available add-ons for your specific tenant.
Select the required add-on or choose to start a 90-day Microsoft Purview solutions trial if prompted. Once acquired, assign the new licenses to your users under 'Billing' > 'Licenses'.
Choose WPS Office for Lightweight and Secure Document Management
While Microsoft Purview offers enterprise-grade data loss prevention for complex organizations, managing Microsoft 365 E5 compliance add-ons can be expensive. If you are looking for a highly secure, lightweight, and cost-effective office suite, WPS Office provides excellent offline document security, built-in encryption, and full compatibility with Microsoft file formats without the hefty enterprise subscription fees.
- 1. Download the Installer: Visit the official WPS Office website and click on 'Download WPS Office Free' to get the latest version.
- 2. Install WPS Office: Run the downloaded lightweight installer and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the setup.
- 3. Secure Your Documents: Open any document and navigate to 'Menu' > 'Document Encryption' to securely protect your local files with a password.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention?
Microsoft Purview Data Loss Prevention (DLP) helps organizations identify, monitor, and automatically protect sensitive information across Microsoft 365 services, endpoint devices, and third-party cloud apps to prevent accidental data leaks.
Is Purview DLP included in Microsoft 365 E3?
Basic DLP features are included in Microsoft 365 E3, but the advanced Purview DLP capabilities require the Microsoft 365 E5 Compliance suite, which can be purchased as an add-on for eligible E3 customers.
How can I test Microsoft Purview DLP before purchasing?
Microsoft typically offers a 90-day Microsoft Purview solutions trial for eligible organizations. You can activate this trial directly from the Microsoft 365 admin center or the Microsoft Purview compliance portal to evaluate its features.
Who do I contact if I am unsure about my add-on eligibility?
Because volume licensing and enterprise agreements can be complex, it is best to contact your dedicated Microsoft account representative, your Cloud Solution Provider (CSP), or Microsoft Sales Support directly to verify eligibility.
