Microsoft 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.

Status
In development
General availability target
Oct 2026
Preview target
Sep 2026
Products
Microsoft Purview
Clouds
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Release phases
General Availability, Preview
Platforms
Web
Added to the roadmap
31 Mar 2026
Last changed
23 Jul 2026 · 2mo ago
recently changed
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