Can Microsoft Purview find sensitive data in SharePoint and Teams?

Yes. Microsoft Purview can discover and classify sensitive data across SharePoint, Teams, OneDrive, and Exchange, helping organisations protect critical information and maintain compliance.

Using built-in and custom sensitive information types, Purview automatically identifies data such as personal, financial, health, or regulated information. Once detected, it enables organisations to apply sensitivity labels, data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and governance controls to prevent data leaks and reduce compliance risk. This ensures sensitive data on collaboration platforms is properly secured and monitored in line with regulations such as GDPR, HIPAA, and the Australian Privacy Act.

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