Updated July 29, 2026: We previously announced the end of support for the "File Path Filter" feature, but support will continue in order to accommodate use with Box. In addition, the migration procedures for each policy have been updated accordingly.
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Customers using File DLP
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This article introduces update information for File DLP.
File Location Filter Feature
We are launching the "File Location Filter" feature, which allows you to set policies for specific Google Shared Drives or SharePoint sites in the file list, Risk Detection Policies, and Auto Remediation Policies.
This feature serves as a replacement for the currently available "File Path Filter" feature. Accordingly, the legacy "File Path Filter" feature was scheduled to be discontinued at the end of August 2026.
Updated July 29, 2026: The legacy "File Path Filter" feature will continue to be supported for use with Box.For customers currently using the "File Path Filter" feature, we kindly ask that you migrate to the new feature (reconfigure your policies).
Updated July 29, 2026: For customers currently using the "File Path Filter" feature with Google Shared Drives or SharePoint sites, we kindly ask that you proceed with migration to the new feature.
Purpose of the Renewal
Previously, we provided the "File Path Filter" feature, but due to system architecture limitations, it was difficult to instantly synchronize the file paths in the database when upper-level folders were renamed or moved in the cloud storage. This could cause policies to not function as intended.
The newly introduced "File Location Filter" feature controls access based on the unique ID of the Google Shared Drive or SharePoint site, rather than the "string" of the path. As a result, even if the shared drive name or site name is changed in your environment, administrators can maintain consistent and secure security policies without needing to update settings in File DLP.
Updated July 29, 2026: For Box, since technical discrepancies in path information are unlikely to occur, stable operation will continue to be possible using the "File Path Filter" feature.
Notes Regarding This Update
The following are not supported by this feature.
- Microsoft 365 OneDrive *Please use the "Owner Filter" feature.
- Microsoft 365 subsites
- Google My Drive *Please use the "Owner Filter" feature.
- Box folders Updated July 29, 2026: *Please use the "File Path Filter" feature.
Request to Customers (Migration Procedure)
If you are currently using the "File Path Filter" as a condition in Risk Detection Policies or Auto Remediation Policies, we kindly ask that you open the settings screen for each policy and change the configuration to use the newly added "File Location Filter" by the scheduled end date (end of August).
Updated July 29, 2026: If you are currently using the "File Path Filter" as a condition in Risk Detection Policies or Auto Remediation Policies for Google Shared Drives or SharePoint sites, we kindly ask that you take the following actions for stable operation.
・Risk Detection Policies: Please recreate your policies using the newly added "File Location Filter".
・Auto Remediation Policies: Please open the settings screen for each policy and change the configuration to use the newly added "File Location Filter".
*If you have been using the existing path filter to specify a deep folder hierarchy, please note that the new filter will consolidate the specification to the "Google Shared Drive / SharePoint site level", which may require you to review your operation. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact your account representative or our support desk.