Data Loss Prevention (DLP)

Q: What is a data loss prevention policy?

A data loss prevention policy is a documented set of rules that defines how sensitive data should be identified, classified, monitored, and protected against unauthorized disclosure. It specifies what data is protected, who can access it, what actions are blocked (e.g., copying to USB, emailing externally), and how violations are handled.

Q: What DLP controls do contracts typically require?

Common requirements include: encryption of data in transit and at rest, access logging, download restrictions, USB/removable media controls, email DLP policies, and monitoring of data transfers to external systems.

Q: What are DLP controls?

DLP controls are the specific technical and administrative measures used to prevent data leakage. They include endpoint DLP agents, network DLP inspection, cloud DLP policies (e.g., AWS Macie, Google Cloud DLP), email filtering rules, API gateway restrictions, and user activity monitoring.

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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) encompasses the strategies, tools, and processes used to prevent sensitive data from being leaked, lost, or misused. DLP solutions monitor data in motion, at rest, and in use to enforce data handling policies. Enterprise contracts frequently require DLP measures:…