How do I apply an information protection label

To label a document or email for its data sensitivity in Office 365, follow these steps to ensure that your content is appropriately classified according to its level of confidentiality:

Steps to Label a Document or Email for Data Sensitivity

Open Your Document:

• Open the document or email within the relevant Office 365 application (such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).

Locate the Sensitivity Button:

• Look the Sensitivity button on the toolbar. This is typically found in the top menu of the application.
• Click on the Sensitivity button to reveal a dropdown list of available sensitivity.
• Choose from the following options based on the content of your document or email:
  • Public: Use this label for information that can be disclosed to the general public without any restrictions.
  • Sensitive: Select this label for information that should be handled with care, as its unauthorized disclosure could have adverse effects.
  • Restricted: Use this label for highly confidential information that is restricted to a specific of individuals.

Save Your Changes:

• Ensure that you save the document or send the email after labeling it to apply the changes.

By following these steps, you can effectively label your Office 365 documents and emails according to their data sensitivity. This practice helps in maintaining information security and compliance with organizational policies. For more detailed definitions of each sensitivity label, refer to the related articles provided on Office 365 help page.