How to Prevent Data Sharing with Non-Approved Connectors Using DLP
A large enterprise needs to enforce that data from a Power App connected to Salesforce cannot be shared with a connector that connects to a non-approved cloud service. What should they configure?
Quick Answer
The correct answer is a Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in the Power Platform admin center. This works because DLP policies allow administrators to classify connectors into Business and Non-Business groups, and crucially, they block data from flowing between connectors in different groups. By placing the Salesforce connector in the Business group and the non-approved cloud service connector in the Non-Business group, the enterprise effectively creates a data barrier, preventing any sharing between them. On the PL-900 exam, this scenario tests your understanding of how DLP policies enforce governance at the environment level, often appearing as a question about blocking cross-connector data leaks. A common trap is confusing DLP with environment security roles or data policies in Power Apps; remember that DLP specifically controls connector-to-connector data flow, not user permissions. Memory tip: think of DLP as a “connector firewall”—it keeps Business connectors safe from Non-Business ones.
⚠ Common exam trap
It's easy for candidates to confuse DLP policies in Power Platform with broader Microsoft 365 compliance policies, but the question specifically targets connector-level data sharing, which is only controlled by Power Platform DLP policies.
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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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Power Platform admin center
Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies in the Power Platform admin center allow administrators to classify connectors as Business or Non-Business, and block data sharing between them. By placing the Salesforce connector in the Business group and the non-approved cloud service connector in the Non-Business group, the enterprise prevents data flow between the two, enforcing the required restriction.
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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Data policies in Microsoft 365 compliance center
Why it's wrong here
Microsoft 365 policies are broader but not specific to connectors.
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Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy in Power Platform admin center
Why this is correct
DLP policies restrict data sharing between connectors.
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Azure Active Directory Conditional Access
Why it's wrong here
Conditional Access controls user access, not connector data flow.
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Connector sharing settings in Power Apps
Why it's wrong here
Sharing settings control who can use connectors, not data flow.
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1 more way this is tested on PL-900
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Variation 1. Refer to the exhibit. A Power Platform environment uses Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policy with this JSON snippet. What is the effect of this policy rule?
hard- A.It requires approval for connectors accessing Seattle accounts.
- B.It allows all connectors for accounts outside Seattle.
- C.It classifies connectors as Business for accounts in Seattle.
- ✓ D.It blocks all connectors for accounts in Seattle.
Why D: The JSON snippet defines a DLP policy rule that applies to the 'Seattle' environment. It sets the connector classification to 'Blocked' for all connectors, meaning no connectors can be used in that environment. Therefore, the correct effect is that all connectors are blocked for accounts in Seattle, making option D correct.
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