ISC Law Ethics And Security Compliance Management Practice Question
A company is subject to HIPAA. When configuring Microsoft 365, which feature is critical to ensure that PHI (Protected Health Information) is not accidentally shared via email while meeting 'Minimum Necessary' disclosure standards?
Answer choices
Why each option matters
Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.
Correct answer & explanation
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Microsoft Purview DLP policies
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in Microsoft 365 can be configured to detect PHI patterns and block or encrypt emails accordingly.
Answer analysis
Option-by-option breakdown
For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.
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Exchange Online Protection (EOP) malware filtering
Why it's wrong here
EOP filters threats, not content-based privacy compliance.
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Microsoft Defender for Endpoint
Why it's wrong here
Defender for Endpoint is for device-level threat protection.
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Microsoft Purview DLP policies
Why this is correct
Purview DLP identifies and restricts the sharing of PHI content.
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Retention labels in the Compliance Center
Why it's wrong here
Retention labels are for lifecycle management, not real-time sharing restrictions.
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Last reviewed August 2026 · checked against the official (ISC)² exam blueprint
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