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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: October CY2026

Preview date: September CY2026

Version history

4 versions tracked

Updated 3 times since Apr 20, 2026. Microsoft 365 Message Center only shows the current version; this archive preserves tracked history.

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  1. Jul 23, 2026 - 11:27 PMLatest - v4

    Changed: Body

  2. Jul 22, 2026 - 10:41 PMv3

    Changed: Body

  3. Jun 2, 2026 - 11:00 PMv2

    Changed: Body

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

    Changed: Initial version