RM575283 - Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Apply default SharePoint library labels to data at rest

Microsoft 365 Roadmap

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.

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Published

Oct 12, 2026

Status

In development

Release

General Availability

Platforms

Web

Service

Microsoft Purview

Tag

In development
General Availability
GCC
GCC High
DoD

Cloud

DoD
GCC
GCC High

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: November CY2026