Missing external connection documentation
AI summary
Undocumented external connections prevent Copilot users from understanding their data sources, potentially leading to inaccurate responses and poor business decisions. A governance rule identifies external connections lacking descriptions so you can add documentation about your data sources, update frequencies, and scope.
What it detects
Flags external connections lacking descriptions, ensuring users understand data sources in their CopilotMicrosoft 365 CopilotMicrosoft 365 Copilot is the AI assistant in the Microsoft 365 apps. Rencore Governance covers it with the Copilot connector, part of the AI & Agents module.Read more results.
Why it matters
Undocumented external connections in Copilot can lead to inaccurate or incomplete responses when users query data from these sources, potentially causing business decisions based on partial information, so document all external connections with clear descriptions of data sources, update frequencies, and data scope to ensure users understand what information Copilot accesses and can trust the results.
The rule
Every External Graph Connection where Description is empty
In Rencore Governance
Details
| Applies to | External Graph connection |
|---|---|
| Connector | Copilot |
| Severity | Medium |
| Category | Response Accuracy |
| Recommended | Yes |
| Recommended automation | None |
| License type | Standard |
Related policies
Other policies that check External Graph connection objects:
Frequently asked questions
What does the missing external connection documentation policy detect?
The Missing external connection documentation policy flags external connections lacking descriptions, ensuring users understand data sources in their Copilot results.
Which objects does the missing external connection documentation policy check?
The Missing external connection documentation policy checks External Graph connection objects from the Copilot inventory and reports each one that matches its rule as a violation.
How severe is a violation of the missing external connection documentation policy?
Violations of the Missing external connection documentation policy have Medium severity. The policy is in the Response Accuracy category.
Which module includes the missing external connection documentation policy?
The Missing external connection documentation policy comes with the Copilot connector in the AI & Agents module of Rencore Governance, an add-on module on the Premium and Enterprise Plans.
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