Use sensitivity labels with Microsoft 365 Copilot

Combining sensitivity labels with Microsoft 365 Copilot brings benefits in both security and productivity:

1. Automated label inheritance: Copilot automatically adopts the sensitivity labels of the source files it uses. When Copilot creates new content from these files, it inherits their labels and protection settings, keeping data security consistent in new documents.
2. Data security: Copilot follows the protection settings of sensitivity labels, like encryption. This means data security is upheld, even when using AI features to handle or analyze sensitive information.
3. Compliance: Copilot manages sensitive data according to the organization’s security protocols and compliance standards.

Consider this example: Imagine a legal team working on a sensitive case. They use Copilot in Microsoft 365 to analyze a collection of legal documents. These documents are labeled with different sensitivity levels, ranging from General to Highly Confidential. As the legal team queries Copilot to summarize key points from these documents, Copilot recognizes each document’s sensitivity label. For documents labeled Highly Confidential, it restricts the summary’s detail level, ensuring that sensitive information isn’t inadvertently disclosed. This way, Copilot provides valuable insights while adhering to the firm’s strict confidentiality protocols.