RM559105 - Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Apply default SharePoint library labels to data at rest

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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.

Last Updated

Jul 23, 2026

Published Mar 31, 2026

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In development

Release

General Availability
Preview

Platforms

Web

Service

Microsoft Purview

Tag

In development
General Availability
Preview
Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

Cloud

Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)

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 Message Center only ever shows the current version; this archive preserves the history.

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

    Changed: Body

  2. Jul 22, 2026 · 10:41 PMv3

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  3. Jun 2, 2026 · 11:00 PMv2

    Changed: Body

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

    Changed: Initial version