BitLocker automatically enabled when computer gets added to the domain?

Question

I talked to my boss about this issue, and he claims there is no domain group policy in place to automatically enable BitLocker when computers get added to the domain. Is there any way this could just be a security feature in Windows 10 that any computer added to any domain gets BitLocker encrypted by default, or is that not a thing that happens in Windows 10? I feel like it has to be a group policy. Are there any other ways BitLocker could get automatically enabled?

Answer 1

Hi EducIT,

Your questions and concerns about the BitLocker activation on your computer are best handled by our team in TechNet forums. This is a home for IT professionals and specialists who can share their insights on getting answers for your concerns regarding how BitLocker gets enabled.

This security feature is not automatically enabled. It needs a user intervention when encrypting the files and it will give you a BitLocker recovery key. The method of how your device getting encrypted is stated here: https://support.microsoft.com/en-ph/help/4028713/windows-10-turn-on-device-encryption.

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