Microsoft Purview: Apply sensitivity labels with user-defined permissions in Office for the web in Microsoft 365

🚨 The Signal: Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels with user-defined permissions are now available in Office for the web. This enhances data protection by allowing users to apply granular access controls directly to documents in their browser.

The Impact

All users are affected, with a positive impact on data protection and a reduced risk of unauthorised information disclosure.

• End Users: Gain more control over document access, reducing accidental oversharing.
• Security Team: Improved data protection posture, reducing data exfiltration risk.
• Compliance Officers: Enhanced ability to enforce data governance policies.
• Admins: Simplified management of user-defined permissions within Purview.

The Action

1. Review existing sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview compliance portal (compliance.microsoft.com > Information protection > Labels).
2. Ensure labels with user-defined permissions are configured appropriately for web use.
3. Communicate new capabilities to end-users regarding applying custom permissions in Office for the web.
4. Monitor label usage reports for compliance and effectiveness.

Domain: Purview · Impact: medium · Workload: Microsoft Purview