Microsoft 365 Focus: Sensitivity Labels
In this new ‘Microsoft 365 Focus’ series, we’ll be focusing on a particular feature or setting within the Microsoft 365 suite and on how it can protect, accelerate or redefine your business.
Our first issue will focus on ‘Sensitivity Labels’ within Microsoft Purview.
Unlocking Trust and Control: The Benefits of Using Sensitivity Labels in Microsoft 365
In an era where data is every organization’s most valuable and vulnerable asset, protecting information without slowing down productivity is a top priority. Microsoft 365 Sensitivity Labels offer a powerful yet seamless way to classify, safeguard, and govern your data wherever it travels.
1. Protect What Matters Most
Sensitivity labels allow you to classify documents, emails, and files based on their level of confidentiality, such as “Public,” “Internal,” or “Highly Confidential.”
With clear labelling, teams always know how sensitive a piece of information is and how it should be handled.
2. Security That Follows Your Data
Unlike traditional security tools, sensitivity labels apply protection directly to the content.
Whether a file is downloaded, shared externally, or opened on a mobile device, your security policies, like encryption or watermarking, travel with it.
3. Empower Productivity, Not Restrictions
With automatic and recommended labelling, users get intelligent prompts and guidance without interrupting their workflow. This ensures compliance becomes a natural part of everyday work, not an obstacle.
4. Stay Compliant with Ease
Sensitivity labels help organizations meet regulatory requirements by enforcing consistent data-handling rules across emails, documents, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive. Detailed audit logs also support compliance reporting and investigation needs.
5. Build a Culture of Data Awareness
Clearly visible labels remind users to think before they share, helping your organization foster a more security-conscious workplace.
By integrating sensitivity labels into your Microsoft 365 environment, you strengthen your data protection strategy with automation, visibility, and consistency. Ensuring sensitive information stays secure, no matter where it goes.
Contact Innovaro’s consultancy team today and find out how you can benefit from using Sensitivity Labels.
