check before: 2024-03-20
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Microsoft 365 suite, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Windows Desktop, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
User impact, Admin impact, Retirement
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Summary:
The Azure Information Protection (AIP) Unified Labeling add-in for Office will retire in April 2024. Organizations must upgrade to Microsoft Purview Information Protection client version 3.0 to continue using the Information Protection Scanner, Viewer, and File Labeler. Sensitivity labels must transition to the built-in labeling experience in Microsoft 365 Apps. For detailed migration steps, refer to the provided playbook.
Details:
As announced in MC541158 (April 2024) we are retiring the Azure Information Protection (AIP) Unified Labeling add-in for Office.
[When this will happen:]
Important retirement milestones are:
April 2024: Release of Microsoft Purview Information Protection client version 3.0 with the AIP Add-in for Office removed. To continue using the Information Protection Scanner, Viewer and File Labeler, your organization must upgrade and deploy the new package.
April 11th, 2024: AIP Unified Labeling add-in is retired and no longer in support. Extensions to continue using the AIP add-in will be granted on a case-to-case basis; please reach out to Microsoft Support or your account team.
May 1st, 2024: AIP Unified Labeling add-in permanently disabled in Office. AIP Unified Labeling add-in for Office clients will be blocked from using the add-in with version 2.16 or higher. Download of label policy will fail for all clients without extensions to continue using the AIP add-in.
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Created:
2024-03-06
updated:
2024-08-10
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Direct effects for Operations**
- Impact on IT Operations
- Transition to Microsoft Purview Information Protection client version 3.0 is mandatory to maintain functionality.
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Team
- Dependency: Requires thorough testing of the new client to ensure compatibility with existing systems.
- Potential downtime during the migration process could disrupt access to sensitivity labeling features.
- Role Impacted: IT Operations Team
- Dependency: Coordination with other IT services to schedule downtime and minimize user impact.
- Impact on IT Services
- The retirement of the AIP Unified Labeling add-in will necessitate updates to documentation and training materials for users.
- Role Impacted: IT Service Management Team
- Dependency: Collaboration with training and support teams to ensure users are informed about the changes.
- Integration with existing security protocols may require adjustments to maintain compliance.
- Role Impacted: Security Compliance Team
- Dependency: Coordination with compliance and governance frameworks to ensure continued adherence to regulations.
- Impact on IT Users
- Users will need to adapt to the new built-in labeling experience, which may differ from the previous add-in.
- Role Impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Dependency: User training sessions to familiarize staff with the new interface and features.
- Potential for confusion or disruption in workflow if users are not adequately prepared for the transition.
- Role Impacted: End Users (Employees)
- Dependency: Effective communication strategies to inform users about the upcoming changes and support resources.
- Impact on IT Administrators
- Administrators will need to manage the deployment of the new client and ensure all users are transitioned smoothly.
- Role Impacted: IT Administrators
- Dependency: Requires careful planning and execution of the deployment strategy to avoid service interruptions.
- Increased workload for IT support staff as users may encounter issues during the transition period.
- Role Impacted: IT Support Team
- Dependency: Adequate staffing and resources to handle potential spikes in support requests.
- General Considerations
- The fixed timeline for the change necessitates proactive planning and communication across all levels of the organization.
- Role Impacted: All IT Roles
- Dependency: Cross-departmental collaboration to ensure a seamless transition and minimize disruption to business operations.
References:
- Microsoft Azure Information Protection Retirement Notification: [Retirement notification for the Azure Information Protection Unified Labeling add-in for Office](https://aka.ms/AIPRetireBlog)
- Migration Playbook: [From bolt-on to built-in - Migrate from Azure Information Protection Add-in](https://aka.ms/AIP2MIP/HowTo/GetStarted)
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