check before: 2024-10-12
Product:
Microsoft 365 Apps, Purview Communication Compliance, Purview Information Protection
Platform:
mobile, Online, US Instances, World tenant
Status:
Change type:
New feature, User impact
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Details:
Summary:
The Microsoft 365 Mobile app now supports viewing PDFs with Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels in read-only mode, available globally. Organizations should inform users and update training materials accordingly.
Details:
With this new capability, Microsoft 365 Mobile app users can open PDF files that are protected with Microsoft Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels and read them using Microsoft 365 Mobile app in read-only mode. Only authorized users will be able to access these PDF files.
[When this will happen:]
General Availability (Worldwide, GCC, GCC High, DoD): Available now.
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Created:
2024-10-12
updated:
2024-10-12
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summary for non-techies**
Microsoft 365 Mobile app now supports viewing PDFs protected with Purview Information Protection sensitivity labels, allowing authorized users to access these documents securely on their mobile devices without additional setup.
Direct effects for Operations**
User Access Limitations
If users are not informed about the new read-only mode for PDFs with sensitivity labels, they may attempt to edit or share these documents, leading to confusion and frustration.
- roles: End Users, IT Support
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-365-mobile-view-pdfs-with-purview-information/ba-p/3851230
Training and Documentation Gaps
Without updated training materials, users may not understand how to properly access and utilize the new feature, resulting in decreased productivity and potential security risks.
- roles: Training Coordinators, End Users
- references: https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/security-compliance-identity/microsoft-365-mobile-view-pdfs-with-purview-information/ba-p/3851230
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