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Real-world sensitivity labels framework

Below is a sample sensitivity labeling framework:

Label Description Private Team Sharing to Non-Members Sharing to External Users Access Review Cadence
Highly Confidential

Content is visible only to members of the container/team; files cannot be shared externally or beyond members.

Yes

No

No

30 days

Confidential (Internal)

Internal Sharing: Content visible to members of the container/team, with the ability to invite other company employees and share files internally.

Yes

Yes

No

90 days

Confidential (External)

Internal and External Sharing: Marked sensitive, but files can be shared with both internal and external users.

Yes

Yes

Yes

90 days

General Access

No restrictions on content sharing.

No

Yes

Yes

180 days

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