Question

Your organization has configured content exclusions to prevent Copilot from accessing files under a sensitive `/secrets` directory. A developer on the team uses an older third-party editor with a Copilot plugin that does not yet support content exclusions. During a security review, you must explain what happens when this developer works in that editor. Which statement accurately describes the behavior?

Accepted Answer

The excluded files will still be accessible to Copilot in that editor because content exclusions are only enforced in editors and Copilot features that support the capability.

Answer

Copilot is automatically disabled entirely in any editor that does not support content exclusions, so no files can be accessed.

Answer

The exclusion rules are enforced server-side at the proxy for all clients, so the unsupported editor is fully protected regardless of its capabilities.

Answer

The developer's editor will download the exclusion policy and enforce it locally after a one-time sync, guaranteeing protection.