Read Purview Labels from a File and Add as Egnyte Metadata

Egnyte can automatically detect and read Microsoft Purview sensitivity labels applied to files whenever they are uploaded, created, or edited in Egnyte. When a file with a Purview label is added to Egnyte, the label information is captured and stored as Egnyte metadata. This ensures that the file’s sensitivity classification remains visible and searchable within Egnyte, even if the label was applied outside Egnyte or before the file was stored there.

This functionality allows organizations to fully leverage existing label metadata on their files. Users can search, filter, and report on content in Egnyte based on Purview labels, providing better visibility and control over sensitive data—regardless of whether the label was applied through Egnyte’s native Purview integration or by another system.

This capability supports files with Purview labels that either do not enforce access control or encryption, as well as those with encryption Purview label (labels that enforce access control or encryption). 

View Metadata 

Open a file in preview in the Web UI. This Egnyte metadata is visible under Details in a custom (and non-modifiable) Egnyte metadata namespace named MIP Label. 

Searching for Files in Egnyte that Already Carry a Purview Label 

1. Search for files using advanced search by clicking on Use advanced search option.
   
2. Click on Metadata Search.
   
3. Select MIP Label in the dropdown.
   
4. Provide required search inputs based on Purview label(s) and click on Apply. 
   
   

 

Configuring a Microsoft Content Source to Support this Feature 

Scenario 1: Egnyte Domain with an Existing Microsoft 365 Content Source Already Authorized for Importing Purview Labels 

In Microsoft Entra or Azure, follow these steps to add the Content.SuperUser permission to the Egnyte Secure and Govern Labeling app: 

1. Navigate to Enterprise Apps -> Select Egnyte Secure and Govern Labeling app. 
   
2. In the left pane, go to Security > Permissions and click Grant admin consent.
   
3. Provide Global Administrator credentials by clicking on Accept, and complete the authorization.
   
4. Refresh the Egnyte Secure and Govern Labeling -> Permissions screen to view the new permission added. 
   

Scenario 2: Egnyte Domain with an Existing Microsoft 365 Content Source Yet to be Authorized for Importing Purview Labels 

Refer to the steps listed here under Update an Existing Microsoft Source to Import Purview Labels section. 

Scenario 3: Egnyte Domain Where a New Microsoft 365 Content Source Should Be Added 

Refer to the steps listed here under Add a New Microsoft Source to Import Purview Labels section.