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A Microsoft 365 administrator is planning to migrate a large volume of sensitive documents containing personally identifiable information (PII) to SharePoint Online. They need to ensure that this data is automatically classified, protected from unauthorized sharing, and retained according to regulatory requirements. Which Microsoft 365 service suite provides these data governance and compliance capabilities?
- AAzure Active Directory
- BMicrosoft Intune
- CMicrosoft Purview
- DMicrosoft 365 Defender
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Correct answer: C. Microsoft Purview
Microsoft Purview (formerly Microsoft 365 Compliance) is the unified data governance solution that provides tools for data classification, data loss prevention (DLP), information protection, eDiscovery, and records management, precisely addressing the needs for protecting sensitive data and meeting regulatory compliance.
Why the other options are wrong
- A. Azure Active Directory manages identities and access, not the content-level classification, protection, or retention of documents.
- B. Microsoft Intune is for mobile device and application management, not for data classification, protection, or retention policies.
- D. Microsoft 365 Defender focuses on threat protection and security, not primarily on data governance, classification, or retention.
Microsoft Purview
A unified data governance solution that helps organizations manage, govern, and protect their data across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.
- Provides tools for data classification, sensitivity labels, and information protection
- Includes Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to prevent unauthorized sharing of sensitive data
- Offers eDiscovery, audit, and records management for compliance
Memory trick: Purview provides the perfect view for protecting your PII.