MC713037 – (Updated) Azure Information Protection Add-in for Office is retiring

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Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection

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World tenant, Online

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Admin impact, Retirement, Updated message

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Summary:
The Azure Information Protection (AIP) Unified Labeling add-in for Office is retiring on April 11, 2024. Organizations must transition to Microsoft 365 Apps built-in labeling. Important dates include the release of Microsoft Purview Information Protection client version 3.0 in April 2024 and the permanent disablement of the AIP Add-in in Office began in May 2024 and will complete in late December 2024.

Details:
Updated June 14, 2024: We have updated the timing of this change for clarity. Thank you for your patience.
We are retiring the Azure Information Protection (AIP) Unified Labeling add-in for Office on April 11th, 2024.
[When this will happen:]
The AIP Add-in for Office will be permanently disabled in Office starting in May 2024 and will complete in late December 2024.

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2024-02-06

updated:
2024-08-10

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Direct effects for Operations**

- Impact on IT Operations
- Transition to Microsoft 365 Apps built-in labeling requires thorough planning and execution.
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Team
- Dependency: Requires coordination with Microsoft for the upgrade and deployment of the new client version.
- Reference: [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](https://aka.ms/AIPRetireBlog)

- Impact on IT Services
- The retirement of the AIP Add-in may disrupt existing workflows that rely on the add-in for labeling documents.
- Role Impacted: Service Desk/Support Team
- Dependency: Other services that integrate with AIP may experience issues if not transitioned properly.
- Reference: [Migration Steps](https://aka.ms/AIP2MIP/HowTo/GetStarted)

- Impact on IT Users
- Users will need training on the new built-in labeling features, which may lead to temporary productivity loss.
- Role Impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Dependency: User acceptance and adaptation to new features will affect overall productivity.
- Reference: [Retirement Notification](https://aka.ms/AIPRetireBlog)

- Impact on IT Administrators
- Administrators will need to manage the migration process and ensure compliance with the new labeling system.
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependency: Requires collaboration with compliance and security teams to ensure data protection standards are met.
- Reference: [Migration Playbook](https://aka.ms/AIP2MIP/HowTo/GetStarted)

- Impact on Compliance and Security
- The change may affect compliance reporting and data governance practices if not managed properly.
- Role Impacted: Compliance Officers and Security Teams
- Dependency: Existing compliance frameworks may need updates to align with the new labeling system.
- Reference: [Microsoft Purview Compliance](https://aka.ms/AIPRetireBlog)

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