MC1064352 - Microsoft Teams: New sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components

Coming soon: Sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components in Microsoft Teams messages: Users will be able to set, apply, and view sensitivity labels to classify and protect content in Loop components shared in messages, based on its sensitivity level. These labels help organizations comply with data privacy and security regulations by managing and protecting sensitive data, restricting access to authorized personnel only. The sensitivity labels enforce policies such as encryption, access control, and content marking to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information.

This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.

This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487437.

When this will happen:

Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.

General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025.

How this will affect your organization:

An example of a Loop component in a Teams chat with the General sensitivity label applied and displaying in the top left corner:

Sensitivity label options:

This feature will be available by default.

What you need to do to prepare:

This rollout will happen automatically by the specified dates with no admin action required before the rollout. Review your current configuration to assess the impact on your organization. You may want to notify your users about this change and update any relevant documentation.

Learn more: First things to know about Loop components in Microsoft Teams - Microsoft Support