The Microsoft Purview Information Protection offers sensitivity labels that provide effective controls to restrict access to sensitive files and prevent inappropriate actions like printing, ensuring seamless collaboration. Despite these controls, users can still capture sensitive information through pictures or screenshots, bypassing label protections.
To address this loophole, Microsoft introduced dynamic watermarking for sensitivity labels in Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. This feature aims to deter data leaks and attribute any breaches. Recently, Microsoft expanded this functionality to Android and iOS platforms, allowing users to apply dynamic watermarking to files and collaborate across different platforms.
The addition of a date-time variable to the dynamic watermark string enables administrators to track when leaked information was captured accurately. This feature enhances security measures and aids in monitoring data breaches effectively.
For detailed information on the minimum versions required to preview dynamic watermarking on all platforms, refer to the Minimum versions for sensitivity labels in Microsoft 365 Apps on Microsoft Learn. Additionally, to understand how to configure dynamic watermarking on a label, visit Microsoft Learn’s guide on applying encryption using sensitivity labels.
By leveraging dynamic watermarking, organizations can enhance data protection, mitigate risks of information leaks, and maintain secure collaboration across various platforms. This advancement underscores Microsoft’s commitment to strengthening data security measures and empowering users with robust tools to safeguard sensitive information.
