Microsoft Purview: Information Protection - Apply default SharePoint library labels to data at rest Beta
Data as of 2 hours ago (26 October 2026)
Status
Launched
Release month
October 2026
Release ring
General Availability, Preview
Products
Microsoft Purview
Cloud instances
Worldwide
Platforms
Web
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.
Change history
Added to the roadmap 31 March 2026. Tracked here since 1 September 2026. Earliest target we recorded: October 2026 (since tracked — Microsoft may have moved it before we started watching).
- 6 October 2026 Status In development Launched