check before: 2026-03-15
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Entra, Exchange, Microsoft 365 Apps, Outlook, Purview, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, Web, World tenant
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In development
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
Details:
Summary:
Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition starting mid-April 2026. This aligns mobile labeling with desktop and web Outlook, applying Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies automatically or with user prompts, without changing existing configurations.
Details:
Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction]
Outlook for iOS and Android is adding support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels when you compose an email on your mobile device. With this release, we are extending Recommended Labels to Outlook mobile (iOS and Android), providing the same labeling experience users already have in Outlook on the desktop and web. For recommended labels, you'll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label. For automatic labels, they will be applied without needing any action from you. This ensures alignment with your organization's Microsoft Purview Information Protection labeling policies when sensitive information is detected.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 557253 and 557254.
[When this will happen]
General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2026 (previously mid-April).
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2026-03-17
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2026-04-01
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User Experience with Sensitivity Labels
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not adequately informed about the new recommended and automatic sensitivity labels, leading to potential mislabeling of emails or delays in email composition.
- roles: End Users, Helpdesk Support
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/sensitivity-labels-versions#sensitivity-label-capabilities-in-outlook, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557253
Compliance and Data Protection
Without proper preparation, organizations may face compliance risks if users inadvertently send sensitive information without applying the correct sensitivity labels, potentially leading to data breaches or violations of data protection regulations.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://learn.microsoft.com/purview/sensitivity-labels-versions#sensitivity-label-capabilities-in-outlook, https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=557254
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change history
| Date | Property | old | new |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Last Updated | 03/17/2026 17:50:54 | 2026-03-31T19:19:05Z |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Messages | Updated March 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Outlook for iOS and Android is adding support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels when you compose an email on your mobile device. With this release, we are extending Recommended Labels to Outlook mobile (iOS and Android), providing the same labeling experience users already have in Outlook on the desktop and web. For recommended labels, you'll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label. For automatic labels, they will be applied without needing any action from you. This ensures alignment with your organization's Microsoft Purview Information Protection labeling policies when sensitive information is detected. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 557253 and 557254. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2026 (previously mid‑March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2026 (previously late March). | Updated March 31, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Outlook for iOS and Android is adding support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels when you compose an email on your mobile device. With this release, we are extending Recommended Labels to Outlook mobile (iOS and Android), providing the same labeling experience users already have in Outlook on the desktop and web. For recommended labels, you'll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label. For automatic labels, they will be applied without needing any action from you. This ensures alignment with your organization's Microsoft Purview Information Protection labeling policies when sensitive information is detected. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 557253 and 557254. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid-April 2026 (previously late March) and expect to complete by late April 2026 (previously mid-April). |
| 2026-04-01 | MC End Time | 05/15/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-06-01T09:00:00Z |
| 2026-04-01 | MC Summary | Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition, aligning with Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies. Rolling out late March to mid-April 2026, this feature prompts users to apply recommended labels or automatically applies required labels, with no changes to existing policies. | Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition starting mid-April 2026. This aligns mobile labeling with desktop and web Outlook, applying Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies automatically or with user prompts, without changing existing configurations. |
| 2026-03-18 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
| 2026-03-18 | MC Summary | Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition, aligning with Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies. This rollout starts mid-March 2026, is on by default for organizations with existing policies, and requires no changes to current Purview configurations. | Outlook for iOS and Android will support recommended and automatic sensitivity labels during email composition, aligning with Microsoft Purview Information Protection policies. Rolling out late March to mid-April 2026, this feature prompts users to apply recommended labels or automatically applies required labels, with no changes to existing policies. |
| 2026-03-18 | MC Last Updated | 03/09/2026 23:23:44 | 2026-03-17T17:50:54Z |
| 2026-03-18 | MC Messages | [Introduction]
Outlook for iOS and Android is adding support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels when you compose an email on your mobile device. With this release, we are extending Recommended Labels to Outlook mobile (iOS and Android), providing the same labeling experience users already have in Outlook on the desktop and web. For recommended labels, you'll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label. For automatic labels, they will be applied without needing any action from you. This ensures alignment with your organization's Microsoft Purview Information Protection labeling policies when sensitive information is detected. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 557253 and 557254. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in mid‑March 2026 and expect to complete by late March 2026. | Updated March 17, 2026: We have updated the timeline. Thank you for your patience.
[Introduction] Outlook for iOS and Android is adding support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels when you compose an email on your mobile device. With this release, we are extending Recommended Labels to Outlook mobile (iOS and Android), providing the same labeling experience users already have in Outlook on the desktop and web. For recommended labels, you'll see a prompt to review and apply the suggested label. For automatic labels, they will be applied without needing any action from you. This ensures alignment with your organization's Microsoft Purview Information Protection labeling policies when sensitive information is detected. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap IDs 557253 and 557254. [When this will happen] General Availability (Worldwide): We will begin rolling out in late March 2026 (previously mid‑March) and expect to complete by mid-April 2026 (previously late March). |
| 2026-03-18 | MC Title | Outlook: Support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels in Outlook for iOS and Android | (Updated) Outlook: Support for recommended and automatically applied sensitivity labels in Outlook for iOS and Android |
| 2026-03-18 | MC End Time | 05/12/2026 09:00:00 | 2026-05-15T09:00:00Z |
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