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

Originally posted by Microsoft Apr 1, 2026 Uncategorized 0 Comments

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.

Product
Release phase	Preview
Release date	May CY2026 Preview date: March CY2026
Platform	Web
Cloud Instance	Worldwide (Standard Multi-Tenant)
Created	2026-03-31 23:15:47Z
Roadmap ID	559105
Roadmap Link	https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?id=559105