421614 – Microsoft 365 app: Microsoft Loop – Loop guest sharing via Entra B2B configuration for organizations with sensitivity labels (archived)

Product:

Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft Loop, Purview Information Protection

Platform:

Web, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Links:

MC938646

Details:

Enable B2B guest sharing for Loop workspaces, pages, and components, subject to administrator policy. This allows sharing with people outside your tenant and now includes organizations that utilize sensitivity labels.

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Release Phase:
General Availability

Created:
2024-10-31

updated:
2025-03-19

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summary for non-techies**

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explanation for non-techies**

Microsoft Loop is a tool within Microsoft 365 that allows teams to collaborate on workspaces, pages, and components. Think of it like a digital workspace where everyone can contribute and share ideas, much like how a group of people might gather around a whiteboard to brainstorm.

The new feature of Loop is the ability to share these workspaces with people outside your organization, which is similar to inviting a guest speaker to your meeting. This is made possible through something called Entra B2B configuration. In simple terms, Entra B2B is like a security guard that checks if the guest speaker is on the invite list and has the right credentials to enter the meeting room.

Additionally, this sharing feature respects the sensitivity labels set by your organization. Sensitivity labels are like color-coded folders that tell you how confidential the information inside is. For example, a red folder might mean "Top Secret," while a green folder might mean "Public." When you share Loop content with external guests, these labels ensure that only the right people see the right information, much like how a librarian ensures that only authorized people can check out certain books.

This feature is in development and will soon be available for organizations worldwide using Microsoft 365. It allows for more flexible collaboration while maintaining the security and confidentiality of your organization's information.