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MC937935 — Microsoft Purview | Information Protection: SharePoint Online library permissions extend to downloaded files

MC937935Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft PurviewplanForChangeUpdated: 1 December 2025

SharePoint Online library owners can soon apply sensitivity labels at the library level, automatically protecting all files and extending permissions to downloaded documents. This opt-in feature, rolling out from November 2024 to October 2025, enables real-time rights evaluation and streamlined access revocation for users.

Applies to: Microsoft 365 suite · Microsoft Purview
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