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RM559105Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Apply default SharePoint library labels to data at rest

Summary

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.

Description

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.

GA date: July CY2026

Preview date: June CY2026

Version history

2 versions tracked

Updated 1 time since Apr 20, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Jun 2, 2026 - 11:00 PMLatest - v2

    Changed: Body

  2. Apr 20, 2026 - 10:45 PMOriginal - v1

    Changed: Initial version