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What information Defend processes

Audience: users and administrators. Editorial review: 2026-09-15.

Defend uses account and configuration information to provide protection and administration services. Protection flows analyze content you intend to use; the exact processing depends on the feature and configuration.

What to check

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  • Consult the privacy policy and your organization’s instructions for applicable purposes, providers and retention.
  • Do not interpret protection as a guarantee that all processing happens only in the browser.
  • Do not use real examples to test rules or report a problem.

This Help Center

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More help

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See check protection, troubleshooting and frequently asked questions. If the issue persists, contact your administrator without sharing sensitive data.