Label Policies
Publish sensitivity labels to users and configure auto-labeling rules. Label policies control which labels are available and how they are applied.
Policy Settings
| Setting | Description |
|---|---|
| Published labels | Which labels users can see and apply |
| Default label | Label automatically applied to new documents |
| Justification | Require justification when downgrading a label |
| Mandatory labeling | Require users to label all documents |
| Help link | Custom URL for labeling guidance |
Policy Scope
- Users and groups — Specific users or groups who receive the labels
- Locations — Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, Teams, Power BI
Label Priority
When multiple policies apply, the policy with highest priority wins. Labels are resolved by policy order and label order within policies.
API Reference
GET /api/security/label-policies— List label policiesPOST /api/security/label-policies— Create label policy
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