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data classification

Information Protection & Labelling

Classify and label documents so protection travels with the data wherever it goes.

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Information Protection & Labelling at a glance

Data classification that users actually follow

Data classification starts with a short classification policy - for example Public, Internal, Confidential and Restricted. Sensitivity labels then apply that policy to documents and emails in Microsoft 365, with auto-labelling for content such as card numbers so users do not have to decide every time.

Protection that travels with the document

With Microsoft Purview Information Protection, document labelling can add encryption and rights management, so a confidential file stays protected even when forwarded outside the company. Labels feed DLP and data governance reporting and are central to Copilot readiness, controlling what AI assistants can surface.

FAQ

Information Protection & Labelling - frequently asked questions

What is data classification?

Data classification is the process of organising data into categories such as Public, Internal and Confidential based on sensitivity, so the right protection and handling rules can be applied.

What are sensitivity labels?

Sensitivity labels in Microsoft Purview are tags applied to documents and emails that can add visual markings, encryption and access restrictions, and that DLP and Copilot respect.

Why does data classification matter for Copilot?

Microsoft 365 Copilot can surface any data a user can access. Classifying and labelling sensitive content first prevents oversharing and lets you block confidential data from AI processing.

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