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Azure Information Protection Administrator

Can manage all aspects of the Azure Information Protection product including labels, policies, and protection templates.

Scope: Full administrative control over Azure Information Protection service

Permissions

  • Configure labels for AIP policy
  • Manage protection templates
  • Activate protection
  • Configure AIP scanner
  • Manage AIP policies and settings
  • View AIP analytics and reports

Common use cases

  • Sensitivity label configuration
  • Protection template management
  • AIP scanner deployment
  • Data classification policies
  • Rights management configuration

Best practices

  • Align labels with data classification policy
  • Test label policies before deployment
  • Use auto-labeling carefully
  • Monitor label usage analytics
  • Document protection configurations

Security considerations

  • Controls data protection policies
  • Label changes affect data access
  • Protection templates control encryption
  • Monitor for policy changes

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