check before: 2024-08-01
Product:
OneDrive, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
Android, iOS, mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Rolling out
Change type:
Admin impact, New feature, Updated message, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
Microsoft OneDrive Mobile will soon support viewing PDFs with sensitivity labels in read-only mode. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Public Preview and completes by January 2025 for General Availability. Users can view permissions within the OneDrive app. No admin action is required before rollout.
Details:
Updated November 5, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft OneDrive: OneDrive users will be able to open PDF files protected with sensitivity labels from Microsoft Purview Information Protection and read them using OneDrive mobile apps in read-only mode. Only authorized users will be able to access these PDF files.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407386.
[When this will happen:]
Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024.
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late October).
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General Availability, Preview
Created:
2024-08-28
updated:
2025-01-15
Public Preview Start Date
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summary for non-techies**
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Direct effects for Operations**
User Access to Sensitive PDFs
Users may experience confusion or frustration if they are not informed about the new read-only mode for PDFs with sensitivity labels, leading to potential delays in accessing important documents.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
Documentation and Training Needs
The change may necessitate updates to user documentation and training materials, which could lead to inconsistencies in user knowledge and support challenges if not addressed promptly.
- roles: Training Coordinators, IT Support
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
Increased Support Requests
Without prior notification, the rollout may lead to an increase in support requests from users who are unaware of the changes, impacting IT support resources and response times.
- roles: IT Support, Help Desk Staff
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
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Enhanced User Experience with Sensitivity Labels
With the ability to view PDFs protected by sensitivity labels directly in the OneDrive mobile app, users will experience a more streamlined workflow. This eliminates the need to switch between different apps, thereby improving efficiency and user satisfaction.
- next-steps: Communicate the new feature to users and provide training sessions or documentation on how to access and utilize the new functionality effectively.
- roles: End Users, IT Support, Training Coordinators
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
Improved Security Compliance
By allowing only authorized users to access sensitive PDFs, the organization can better adhere to data protection regulations and internal compliance standards. This feature ensures that sensitive information is only accessible to those who need it, reducing the risk of data breaches.
- next-steps: Review and update data protection policies to incorporate the new feature and ensure that users are aware of their responsibilities regarding sensitive information.
- roles: Compliance Officers, Security Administrators, Data Protection Officers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
Cost-Effective Document Management
By utilizing OneDrive's built-in capabilities to manage sensitive documents, the organization may reduce reliance on third-party applications for document viewing and management, potentially leading to cost savings in licensing fees.
- next-steps: Evaluate current third-party tools in use for PDF management and assess if they can be replaced with OneDrive's new functionality to streamline costs.
- roles: Finance Officers, IT Administrators, Procurement Managers
- references: https://www.microsoft.com/microsoft-365/roadmap?filters=&searchterms=407386
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explanation for non-techies**
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change history
Date | Property | old | new |
2024-11-06 | MC MessageTagNames | New feature, User impact, Admin impact | Updated message, New feature, User impact, Admin impact |
2024-11-06 | MC Summary | OneDrive Mobile will soon support viewing PDFs with sensitivity labels in read-only mode for authorized users. The feature, part of Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407386, will roll out between late August and late October 2024, requiring no admin action prior to rollout. | Microsoft OneDrive Mobile will soon support viewing PDFs with sensitivity labels in read-only mode. Rollout begins late August 2024 for Public Preview and completes by January 2025 for General Availability. Users can view permissions within the OneDrive app. No admin action is required before rollout. |
2024-11-06 | MC Last Updated | 08/28/2024 03:59:57 | 2024-11-06T00:49:07Z |
2024-11-06 | MC Messages | Coming soon to Microsoft OneDrive: OneDrive users will be able to open PDF files protected with sensitivity labels from Microsoft Purview Information Protection and read them using OneDrive mobile apps in read-only mode. Only authorized users will be able to access these PDF files.
This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407386. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by late October 2024. | Updated November 5, 2024: We have updated the rollout timeline below. Thank you for your patience.
Coming soon to Microsoft OneDrive: OneDrive users will be able to open PDF files protected with sensitivity labels from Microsoft Purview Information Protection and read them using OneDrive mobile apps in read-only mode. Only authorized users will be able to access these PDF files. This message is associated with Microsoft 365 Roadmap ID 407386. [When this will happen:] Public Preview: We will begin rolling out late August 2024 and expect to complete by late August 2024. General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): We will begin rolling out early September 2024 and expect to complete by late January 2025 (previously late October). |
2024-11-06 | MC Title | Microsoft OneDrive Mobile: View PDFs with sensitivity labels | (Updated) Microsoft OneDrive Mobile: View PDFs with sensitivity labels |
2024-11-06 | MC End Time | 12/27/2024 09:00:00 | 2025-03-03T09:00:00Z |
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