Microsoft Extends Sensitivity Label Block for Connected Services

BlockContentAnalysisServices setting for sensitivity labels.

The BlockContentAnalysisServices sensitivity label setting blocks access to Microsoft connected services for the content of labeled Office documents. The intention is that users assign sensitivity labels with the block setting to protect an organization’s most sensitive files. Regretfully, Microsoft’s documentation and explanation offered in the message center post don’t convey a clear story about its value.

New PAYG Service to Classify Historical SharePoint Data

Purview On Demand Classification.

There’s no doubt that SharePoint Online sites and OneDrive for Business accounts hold lots of old files. A new On Demand Classification PAYG service aims to find and classify that data and apply sensitivity and retention labels based on policy settings. It’s a good idea for tenants that has these kinds of cold files hanging around gathering dust without anyone knowing if any of the files hold confidential information.