Sensitive Content Snippets for (DLP) Rules

About DLP Snippets:

DLP Snippets in the context of Google Workspace refer to a feature within the Data Loss Prevention (DLP) framework that provides brief, contextual excerpts of data when a policy violation occurs. These snippets are designed to help administrators quickly identify and address potential security or compliance issues by showing a sample of the data that triggered a DLP rule.

Key Aspects of DLP Snippets:

1.Purpose:

• Contextual Insight: DLP snippets give administrators a glimpse of the data that is being flagged by a DLP policy, making it easier to understand why an alert was triggered.
• Policy Enforcement: They help ensure that sensitive or confidential information is handled according to established security policies and regulations.

2.How They Work:

• Triggering: When a DLP policy is triggered (e.g., sensitive data like credit card numbers or personal information is detected), a snippet of the affected content is displayed in the alert.
• Preview: The snippet typically includes a brief portion of the data, allowing admins to assess the context without exposing the full content.

3.Usage:

• Monitoring: Administrators can use DLP snippets to monitor and review potential data breaches or policy violations.
• Remediation: They assist in identifying the nature of the violation and taking appropriate corrective actions to mitigate risks.

4.Privacy and Security:

• Controlled Access: Access to DLP snippets is typically restricted to authorized personnel to protect sensitive information and ensure privacy.
• No Data Exfiltration: DLP snippets are designed to provide just enough information for administrative purposes without compromising data security.

Overall, DLP snippets are a valuable tool within Google Workspace's DLP functionality, enhancing the ability to manage data security and compliance effectively.

What’s New :

Admins now have the ability to access "Sensitive Content Snippets" for enhanced data loss prevention (DLP) across Drive, Chat, and Chrome.

This feature, when enabled, will log the specific content that triggered a DLP violation directly in the security investigation tool. By examining these snippets, admins can more accurately identify genuine security risks, evaluate whether a violation was a false positive, and determine the most appropriate response.

Just Getting Started :

For Admins :

Assign Permissions: Ensure that any admins who need to review sensitive content snippets have the "view sensitive content" privilege. Note that only super admins can hide or unhide sensitive data.

Activate the Feature: This feature is OFF by default. To enable it, go to the Admin console and navigate to Security > Data Protection > Data Protection Settings > Sensitive Content Storage.

View Snippets: To access snippets in the Security Investigation Tool, select a row in the “Description” column, then scroll down to “Sensitive Content Snippets.” You will be able to view the matched detector ID, the starting character of the matched content, and the length of the matched content.

For End Users: There is no impact or action required from end users regarding this update.

Supported Plans and Editions :

Availability: This feature is available to customers with the following plans:

Google Workspace:

• Frontline Standard
• Enterprise Standard
• Enterprise Plus
• Education Fundamentals
• Education Standard
• Teaching and Learning Upgrade
• Education Plus

Cloud Identity:

• Premium

Chrome Enterprise Premium

Conclusion :

DLP (Data Loss Prevention) Snippets in ​Google Workspace are meticulously designed to uphold the highest privacy and security standards, in line with industry best practices. It maintains robust contractual commitments around data ownership, usage, security, transparency, and accountability. This ensures full control over the data and how it is processed, with the guarantee that the information is used solely for delivering Google Cloud services.