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Security Fundamentals & Crypto · Intermediate

Sensitivity Label

Microsoft Purview metadata tag that classifies content and can apply encryption, marking, and DLP policies.

Definition

Sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview Information Protection classify documents, emails, sites, and Teams. Labels can apply encryption, headers and watermarks, and access restrictions, and they are used as conditions in DLP and Conditional Access. They can be applied manually, by default, or automatically based on content.

Example

An auto-labeling policy applies the Confidential label to any file containing passport numbers.

Exam tip

Sensitivity labels protect content; retention labels govern how long content is kept.

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