MC806387 – DLP-Update to Content Explorer to limit visibility of sensitive information to Data Classification Content Viewer role (archived)

Product:

Exchange, Purview, Teams

Platform:

World tenant, Online

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Change type:

Feature update, Admin impact

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Summary:
The message informs about an update to Content Explorer, restricting visibility of sensitive information to users with the "Data Classification Content Viewers" role. This change will take effect in early July 2024 and requires no action from the organization to prepare.

Details:
We have made changes in Content Explorer list page, so that only the user with "Data Classification Content Viewers" role can view sensitive information in the Content Explorer list page
You are receiving this message because our reporting indicates one or more users in your organization are using this Content Explorer.
[When this will happen:]
The change will rollout in early July 2024

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Created:
2024-06-29

updated:
2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Direct Impact on IT Operations
- Restriction of sensitive information visibility
- Only users with the "Data Classification Content Viewers" role will have access to sensitive information in Content Explorer.
- Role Impacted: Data Classification Administrators, Compliance Officers
- Dependency: This change may require updates to existing user role assignments and permissions in Exchange and Teams, potentially leading to increased administrative overhead.
- Reference: [Microsoft Purview Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/purview?view=o365-worldwide)

- Direct Impact on IT Services
- Changes in user experience for accessing sensitive information
- Users without the "Data Classification Content Viewers" role will no longer see sensitive information in Content Explorer, which may lead to confusion or frustration.
- Role Impacted: General Users, Team Members
- Interdependency: This change may affect workflows that rely on visibility of sensitive information, potentially disrupting collaboration in Teams and email communications in Exchange.
- Reference: [Microsoft Teams Documentation](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoftteams/teams-overview)

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