Patent ID: 9021389
Filing Date: 2015-04-28
Classification: G06F

Abstract:
1. A computer-implemented method for end-user initiated data-loss-prevention content analysis, at least a portion of the method being performed by a computing device comprising at least one processor, the method comprising: identifying an end-user application that handles content subject to data-loss-prevention policies; identifying a user's selection of content within the end-user application, the selected content being selected by the user for data-loss-prevention analysis; receiving a request from the user through a user interface associated with the end-user application to analyze the selected content for data-loss-prevention policy compliance; in response to the request from the user and before the user transfers the selected content, performing an analysis of the selected content for data-loss-prevention policy compliance; determining that the user belongs to a class of users; providing a result of the analysis through the user interface associated with the end-user application, wherein providing the result of the analysis comprises: providing the user with an option to delete the portion of the selected content that contributed to the potential violation before the user transfers the selected content.