Sensitivity label vs retention label vs DLP vs sensitive information type

This sheet compares Sensitivity label, Retention label, DLP policy, Sensitive information type.

CriterionSensitivity labelRetention labelDLP policySensitive information type
PurposeClassify and protect contentControl retention and deletion of an itemDetect and block sharing of sensitive itemsMatch a known pattern of sensitive data

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