Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance for students

Microsoft 365 A5 Information Protection and Governance helps educational institutions safeguard student data and support compliance at scale. This student-licensed add-on delivers advanced data loss prevention (DLP) to identify, monitor, and protect sensitive information across emails, files, and collaboration tools, reducing accidental sharing and external exposure. Administrators can apply sensitivity and retention labels, automate encryption, and enforce policies consistently across Microsoft 365 workloads. Built-in analytics and content discovery surface where sensitive data resides and how it’s used, aiding risk mitigation and audits. Integration with Microsoft Purview provides unified policy management and reporting, aligning with regulatory requirements in education. Empower secure learning while maintaining data governance and institutional trust.

Sources: Microsoft Learn – Microsoft Purview Information Protection & Data Loss Prevention.