Microsoft Purview Information Protection
Discover, classify, protect, and govern sensitive data wherever it lives or travels.
Overview
Microsoft Purview Information Protection (formerly Microsoft Information Protection or MIP) is a built-in solution that helps organizations protect their sensitive data. It provides capabilities to discover sensitive data across many locations, classify it with sensitivity labels, and apply protection policies, including encryption and access restrictions. These labels and protection policies are persistent, traveling with the data inside and outside the organization.
✨ Key Features
- Data classification and sensitivity labeling
- Persistent encryption and access controls
- Integration across Microsoft 365 apps (Office, SharePoint, Teams)
- Data Loss Prevention (DLP) policies
- Content marking (watermarks, headers, footers)
- Activity monitoring and reporting
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Native, deep integration across the entire Microsoft 365 stack
- Unified approach combining classification, labeling, and protection
- Leverages existing Microsoft identity and access management
- Included as part of comprehensive enterprise licensing (M365 E3/E5)
Unique Value: Provides a seamless and unified way to protect and govern sensitive data throughout its lifecycle, deeply integrated into the productivity tools that users work with every day.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- Enterprise-wide data governance and protection within the Microsoft ecosystem
- Compliance enforcement for sensitive documents and emails
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Full disk encryption (this is handled by BitLocker)
- Encryption for non-Microsoft environments
- On-premises database encryption
🏆 Alternatives
Compared to third-party solutions, Microsoft Purview Information Protection offers an unparalleled level of native integration within Office apps, SharePoint, and Teams, making protection policies more effective and less intrusive for users.
💻 Platforms
✅ Offline Mode Available
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Live Chat
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Microsoft Unified Support tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
✓ 30-day free trial
Free tier: Included in certain Microsoft 365 and Office 365 enterprise plans.
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