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DLP Policy is blocking simple handshake mechanism

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Previously, we were triggering the Power Automate flow from the Synapse pipeline using an HTTP request. However, this is now restricted due to DLP policies.

As a workaround, we introduced an intermediate layer using SharePoint—where the Synapse pipeline calls Logic Apps to update SharePoint, and the Power Automate flow listens to SharePoint changes to initiate execution. Unfortunately, this approach is also being blocked by DLP policies.

In both scenarios (HTTP and SharePoint), these mechanisms were essentially used as a handshake between the Synapse pipeline and Power Automate flow.

Could you please suggest a viable solution to address this issue? We would like to explore any alternative approaches within Power Automate before considering a complete transition to Logic Apps.

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  • CU29040129-0 Profile Picture
    15 on at
    Hi there,
    This is a common challenge when governance and DLP policies are tightened. SharePoint is often blocked in these scenarios because it is frequently categorized as a "Non-Business" connector, while Synapse and Logic Apps are strictly "Business/Enterprise."
    A highly viable and professional solution, before committing to a full migration to Logic Apps, is using Azure Service Bus as your bridge:
    The Workflow: The Synapse pipeline (or an intermediary Logic App) sends a message to an Azure Service Bus Queue or Topic.
    The Trigger: In Power Automate, use the native Service Bus trigger: "When a message is received in a queue (auto-complete)".
    Why is this the best path forward?
    DLP Compliance: The Service Bus connector is typically classified as "Business" in enterprise DLP policies. This allows it to reside within the same policy group as Synapse and other premium connectors you are likely using in your flow.
    Resilience and Reliability: Unlike SharePoint, which was not designed as a trigger bridge, Service Bus is an enterprise-grade messaging service. It ensures no execution is lost during high-traffic spikes or transient failures, as messages are persisted in the queue until successfully processed.
    Architectural Decoupling: This moves your solution toward an Event-Driven architecture, removing the overhead and limitations of using UI-based layers like SharePoint lists for backend triggers.
    As a secondary alternative, if licensing permits, using Dataverse as the intermediary layer—triggering the flow when a new row is added—would also keep the process within the "Business" data group.
    Hope this helps steer the project in the right direction!
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    Vish WR Profile Picture
    3,748 on at
    Is there any issue with allowing in the DLP policy?  If there is a business need, a DLP policy can be created and applied to a particular environment 

    If data is updated in a logic app to SPO, is it blocked in DLP too? How about having an Azure function to update the list and use the list in the Power Automate 
     
    i would recommend using DLP correctly and allowing the environment if necessary 
     
    Vishnu WR
     
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