What term describes the order in which DLP policies and rules are processed?

The term that describes the order in which Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies and rules are processed is referred to as "policy precedence." This concept is crucial in the context of DLP because it determines how conflicting rules are resolved when multiple policies apply to the same situation.

In practice, if there are multiple DLP policies that might trigger based on the same data or event, the policy with higher precedence will take priority and dictate the resultant action taken. This ensures that the most critical or sensitive compliance requirements are addressed first, effectively managing data protection strategies within an organization. Understanding policy precedence allows administrators to design and implement effective DLP solutions that align with organizational compliance objectives while minimizing the risk of data breaches.

Other terms like “policy execution order,” “rule processing hierarchy,” and “DLP rule order” may describe related concepts, but they are not the standard terminology used in the documentation or by Microsoft for articulating the prioritization of DLP policies.