MC1064352 – Microsoft Teams: New sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components (archived)

Product:

Microsoft Loop, Purview Information Protection, Teams

Platform:

Android, iOS, Mac, Online, Web, Windows Desktop, World tenant

Status:

Launched

Change type:

Feature update, User impact, Admin impact

Links:

487437

Details:

Summary:
Sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components in Microsoft Teams will be available starting May 2025. These labels help classify and protect content, ensuring compliance with data privacy and security regulations. The rollout requires no admin action and will be completed by early June 2025.

Details:
Coming soon: Sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components in Microsoft Teams messages: Users will be able to set, apply, and view sensitivity labels to classify and protect content in Loop components shared in messages, based on its sensitivity level. These labels help organizations comply with data privacy and security regulations by managing and protecting sensitive data, restricting access to authorized personnel only. The sensitivity labels enforce policies such as encryption, access control, and content marking to ensure appropriate handling of sensitive information.
This message applies to Teams for Windows desktop, Teams for Mac desktop, Teams for the web, and Teams for iOS/Android.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 487437.
[When this will happen:]
Targeted Release: We will begin rolling out early May 2025 and expect to complete by mid-May 2025.
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out late May 2025 and expect to complete by early June 2025.

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General Availability, Targeted Release

Created:
2025-04-29

updated:
2025-04-29

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summary for non-techies**

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Direct effects for Operations**

Implementation of Sensitivity Labels
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not adequately informed about the new sensitivity labels, leading to potential misuse of sensitive information and compliance risks.
   - roles: End Users, Compliance Officers
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/first-things-to-know-about-loop-components-in-microsoft-teams-ee2a584b-5785-4dd6-8a2d-956131a29c81, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487437

Access Control Changes
Without preparation, users may face access issues if sensitivity labels restrict access to certain Loop components, impacting collaboration and productivity.
   - roles: End Users, Team Leaders
   - references: https://support.microsoft.com/office/first-things-to-know-about-loop-components-in-microsoft-teams-ee2a584b-5785-4dd6-8a2d-956131a29c81, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=487437

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explanation for non-techies**

Imagine you're organizing a big party, and you have different types of invitations for various guests. Some invitations are for close friends, some for family, and others for colleagues. Each invitation type comes with its own set of rules about what the guests can do at the party. For example, close friends might have access to a special VIP area, while colleagues are invited to a more formal section.

Now, let's relate this to Microsoft Teams and the new sensitivity labels for Microsoft Loop components. These labels act like those different types of invitations. They help classify and protect the content you share in Teams messages, much like how you decide who gets which invitation.

When you apply a sensitivity label to a Loop component, it tells the system how sensitive the information is and what kind of protection it needs. For instance, if the content is very sensitive, the label might enforce rules like encryption or restrict access to only certain people, just like how only certain guests can enter the VIP area at your party.

This new feature will be automatically available to everyone using Microsoft Teams by June 2025, so there's no need for any setup or action from your side. However, it's a good idea to let your team know about this change and update any relevant documentation. This way, everyone will understand how to use these labels to protect sensitive information, ensuring that only the right people have access to the right content, just like making sure the right guests get the right invitations.