Information around data security and protection in Microsoft 365 applications.

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How do I apply an information protection label

Information on how to apply a sensitivity label to a Microsoft 365 document.

Microsoft 365 External tag on new email messages

Information about the "External" tag that can be found on email messages originating from a non-Bowdoin email address.

Office 365 Email Protection

Office 365 offers Bowdoin two sets of tools that work in conjunction to protect your mailbox and the entire Bowdoin community from the constantly evolving phishing attacks and malware targeting campus.

Override a block when Microsoft 365 flags sensitive information

The article explains how Bowdoin Microsoft 365 users can interpret DLP policy tips, decide if an override is appropriate, reduce sensitive content, and, when permitted, override blocks in Outlook (web/desktop), OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams with a brief business justification. It also advises using safer sharing methods (restricted OneDrive/SharePoint links) and notes that overrides are logged for review, so they should be used only when necessary.

Add or Change Sensitivity Labels for Files and Teams in Microsoft 365

Bowdoin Microsoft 365 sensitivity labels classify and protect content by adding visual markings, restricting actions (open/edit/print/forward), and controlling privacy, external sharing, and device access across OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.

Remove Sensitive and Hidden Information from Microsoft 365 Documents and PDFs

Guidance covers safely redacting Microsoft 365 documents and PDFs by working on a copy, identifying sensitive data, removing hidden metadata with Office’s Inspect Document tools, and using true redaction tools like Adobe Acrobat Pro instead of drawing black boxes. It also advises redacting images, using flatten/print-to-PDF only as a last resort, verifying redaction by search and copy tests, and sharing only the final redacted copy to avoid exposing version history in cloud storage.

How to completely log out of Microsoft 365

Information on how to sign out of all Microsoft 365 apps completely.