Configure a Data Management setting in Apple Business Essentials
Data Management allows you to specify how managed data is allowed to move on devices, what sources the Files app can access, and if users are able to use Erase all Contents and Settings.
In Apple Business Essentials, sign in with a user that has the role of Administrator.
Select Settings in the sidebar, then select All Settings.
Select the Add button next to Data Management .
Under Platform, select the operating systems you would like to configure this setting for.
Set any of the following:
Note: The term Managed Apps applies to all apps in Apple Business Essentials that were obtained from the App Store.
Setting
Minimum supported operating systems
Description
Allow unmanaged apps to access managed data
iOS 7
iPadOS 13.1
Choose whether unmanaged apps can receive or open data from managed apps
Allow managed apps to open other files
iOS 7
iPadOS 13.1
Choose whether managed apps can receive or open data from unmanaged apps
Control pasteboard data
iOS 15
iPadOS 15
Choose whether data moving via copy and paste adheres to the managed data controls above
Treat AirDrop as unmanaged
iOS 9
iPadOS 13.1
Choose whether AirDrop is considered an unmanaged destination
Allow managed apps to use iCloud sync
iOS 8
iPadOS 13.1
Choose whether managed apps can save to and access data in iCloud
Allow Erase All Content and Settings
iOS 8
iPadOS 13.1
macOS 12.0.1
Choose whether to allow the user to use Erase All Content and Settings
Select Save.