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SaqibSyed
Feb 09, 2026Copper Contributor
Clarity on "Label Removed" activity
I am looking for clarity on the “Label Removed” event in Activity Explorer. How is it possible for users to remove a label when mandatory labeling is configured, or does this event not literally mean...
milgo
Microsoft
Feb 26, 2026Hello Saqib!
Thanks for reaching out.
I would expect any downgrade or change in label to be recorded as an event but typically means another compliant label has been enforced. However, as long as it is mandatory- users cannot save/send unlabeled content. It is not a control failure.
Relevant documentation
https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/data-classification-activity-explorer-available-events#sensitivity-label-removed