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Overview

Product Information on Microsoft Purview Information Protection

Updated 14th October 2025

What is Microsoft Purview Information Protection?

Microsoft Purview Information Protection is a software that enables organizations to discover, classify, and protect sensitive information across various locations such as emails, documents, and cloud services. The software utilizes data classification, labeling, and encryption to help comply with data privacy regulations and prevent unauthorized access. It provides automated policies for detecting and managing confidential data, and integrates with other Microsoft solutions to support collaboration while safeguarding business information. Through centralized management and auditing capabilities, the software assists businesses in addressing challenges related to the security and governance of data in digital environments.

Microsoft Purview Information Protection Pricing

Microsoft Purview Information Protection software offers pricing based on user licenses, with options available as part of Microsoft 365 enterprise plans or as standalone licensing. The software provides tiered plans determined by feature sets and volume requirements, and pricing may vary depending on the organization size and selected capabilities. Customization and scalability are available through various subscription models that align with enterprise needs.

Overall experience with Microsoft Purview Information Protection

It Security & Risk Management Associate
500M - 1B USD, Insurance (except health)
FAVORABLE

“Effective Data Control Achieved with Challenges in Detection Rules and Label Design”

4.0
Mar 4, 2026
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IT Security & Risk Management Associate
3B - 10B USD, Manufacturing
CRITICAL

“Product Secures Data Effectively But Generates Unexplained Notifications Frequently”

3.0
Jun 24, 2025
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byMicrosoft
in
4.2
Market Presence: Data Loss Prevention, Information-Centric Endpoint and Mobile Protection (Transitioning to Endpoint Protection Platforms)

About Company

Company Description

Updated 11th August 2023

Microsoft enables digital transformation for the era of an intelligent cloud and an intelligent edge. Its mission is to empower every person and every organization on the planet to achieve more. Microsoft is dedicated to advancing human and organizational achievement. Microsoft Security helps protect people and data against cyberthreats to give peace of mind.

Company Details

Updated 25th March 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1975
Head office location
Redmond, Washington, United States
Number of employees
10000+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
https://microsoft.com

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Microsoft Purview Information Protection Likes & Dislikes

Like

Microsoft Purview Information Protection can identify sensitive data patterns and automatically recommend or apply the appropriate classification label. We can restrict actions like forwarding, copying, printing or external sharing depending on the classification level.

Like

Microsoft Purview Information Protection can identify sensitive data patterns and automatically recommend or apply the appropriate classification label. We can restrict actions like forwarding, copying, printing or external sharing depending on the classification level.

Like

Microsoft Purview Information Protection can identify sensitive data patterns and automatically recommend or apply the appropriate classification label. We can restrict actions like forwarding, copying, printing or external sharing depending on the classification level.

Dislike

The policy sync is always a hassle, creation of new policies takes quite long for a cloud backend, support/finding experts in that topic is really hard

Dislike

The policy sync is always a hassle, creation of new policies takes quite long for a cloud backend, support/finding experts in that topic is really hard

Dislike

The policy sync is always a hassle, creation of new policies takes quite long for a cloud backend, support/finding experts in that topic is really hard

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Microsoft Purview Information Protection Reviews and Ratings

4.2

(23 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
30%
4 Star
61%
3 Star
9%
2 Star
0%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?
  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Effective Data Control Achieved with Challenges in Detection Rules and Label Design

    4.0
    Mar 4, 2026
    Microsoft Purview Information Protection has helped us establish clearer control over how sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. The platform integrates directly with Microsoft 365 applications, allowing users to apply sensitivity labels to emails and documents during normal work activities. This has improved awareness of data sensitivity while also enabling automated protection measures such as encryption and access restrictions.
  • It Security & Risk Management Associate
    50M-1B USD
    Insurance (except health)
    Review Source

    Effective Data Control Achieved with Challenges in Detection Rules and Label Design

    4.0
    Mar 4, 2026
    Microsoft Purview Information Protection has helped us establish clearer control over how sensitive data is classified and protected across the organization. The platform integrates directly with Microsoft 365 applications, allowing users to apply sensitivity labels to emails and documents during normal work activities. This has improved awareness of data sensitivity while also enabling automated protection measures such as encryption and access restrictions.
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