What are "compliance actions" in Intune?

Compliance actions in Intune refer to the responses that are implemented when a device is found to be non-compliant with the established policies. When a device does not meet specified compliance criteria—such as having outdated software, being jailbroken, or failing to enforce security settings—Intune can enact certain actions to remediate the situation.

These compliance actions can include various strategies, such as notifying the user about the compliance issue, restricting access to corporate resources, or enforcing remedial measures to drive the device back into compliance. The purpose of these actions is to ensure that organizational security protocols are upheld and sensitive data remains protected, thereby maintaining a secure environment for all users.

In contrast, the other options do not capture the essence of compliance actions effectively. Instructions for users, while helpful, do not represent the enforcement mechanism that compliance actions provide. Improving device performance does not directly relate to compliance requirements, and notifications for policy updates do not equate to the responses enacted by Intune in response to compliance issues. Hence, the definition that encapsulates the core functionality of compliance actions in Intune is their role as responses taken based on device non-compliance.