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Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Apply default SharePoint library labels to data at rest

#559105 · Launched · September 2026 preview · October 2026 rollout

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Launched
Preview availableSeptember 2026Rollout startOctober 2026

Enables auto‑labeling of existing SharePoint files to match the default sensitivity label configured on their document library. This helps organizations close labeling gaps for data at rest and ensure consistent, secure‑by‑default protection across SharePoint libraries—without relying on manual user labeling.

Added to roadmap: 31 mrt 2026 | Last modified: 5 okt 2026