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Configuring Microsoft Purview for GDPR and CCPA: Auto-Classification, DSR, Retention, and Audit

This SC-900 practice question tests your understanding of describe the capabilities of microsoft compliance solutions. Match the stated requirement to the specific cloud service, access model, or configuration option — many options are valid in isolation but not for this scenario. A key principle to apply: sensitivity labels with auto-labeling. Once you have made your selection, read the full explanation to reinforce the concept and understand why each distractor is designed to mislead on exam day.

You are the compliance administrator for Contoso, a multinational corporation with headquarters in the US and subsidiaries in Europe and Asia. Contoso uses Microsoft 365 E5 and Microsoft Purview. The company handles personal data subject to GDPR and CCPA. You need to design a compliance solution that meets the following requirements: - Automatically classify and protect documents containing personal data in SharePoint Online and OneDrive for Business. - Ensure that data subject requests (DSRs) for access and deletion can be fulfilled within the regulatory timeframes. - Prevent accidental sharing of sensitive data via email and Teams. - Maintain an audit trail of all activities related to personal data for at least one year. - Manage data retention to comply with local laws that require different retention periods for different types of data. Which combination of Microsoft Purview solutions should you use?

Clue words in this question

Noticing these words before you look at the options changes how you read each choice.

  • Clue: "least"

    Why it matters: You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

Answer choices

Why each option matters

Answer the question above first, then reveal the full breakdown to understand why each option is right or wrong.

Correct answer & explanation

Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling, DLP, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management, and Audit (Premium)

Option A is correct because it includes all the necessary Purview solutions: Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling classify and protect documents containing personal data; DLP prevents accidental sharing via email and Teams; eDiscovery enables fulfilling data subject requests (DSRs) for access and deletion; Data Lifecycle Management allows configuring different retention periods for different data types; Audit (Premium) provides one-year audit trail retention. Options B, C, and D each miss one or more critical components needed to meet all requirements.

Key principle: Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling

Answer analysis

Option-by-option breakdown

For each option: why learners choose it and why it is or isn't the right answer here.

  • Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling, DLP, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management, and Audit (Premium)

    Why this is correct

    Correct. Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling classify and protect personal data, DLP blocks sharing via email/Teams, eDiscovery handles DSRs, Data Lifecycle Management manages retention, and Audit Premium provides 1-year audit trail.

    Clue confirmation

    The clue word "least" in the question point toward this answer.

    Related concept

    Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling

  • Insider Risk Management, DLP, eDiscovery, and Data Lifecycle Management

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. Insider Risk Management is for detecting insider threats, not for DSRs or retention. Missing sensitivity labels for classification and Audit (Premium) for long-term auditing.

  • Data Lifecycle Management, Information Barriers, DLP, and Audit (Premium)

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. Information Barriers restrict communication between groups, not for data classification or DSRs. Missing sensitivity labels and eDiscovery for DSR fulfillment.

  • Sensitivity labels, Communication Compliance, eDiscovery, and Audit (Standard)

    Why it's wrong here

    Incorrect. Communication Compliance monitors communications for policy violations, not for DSRs or retention. Audit (Standard) only retains 90 days, not 1 year. Missing Data Lifecycle Management for retention.

Common exam traps

Common exam trap: answer the scenario, not the keyword

The question tests the distinction between Purview solutions: understand that DSR fulfillment requires eDiscovery, not Communication Compliance or Insider Risk Management. Also note that Audit (Premium) is needed for 1-year retention, not Audit (Standard).

Detailed technical explanation

How to think about this question

Treat this as a scenario question. Identify the problem, the constraint, and the best action. Then compare each option against those facts.

KKey Concepts to Remember

  • Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling
  • Data Loss Prevention (DLP)
  • eDiscovery
  • Data Lifecycle Management

TExam Day Tips

  • Watch for words such as best, first, most likely and least administrative effort.
  • Review why wrong options are wrong, not only why the correct option is correct.

Key takeaway

Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling

Real-world example

How this comes up in practice

A company's IT admin needs to give a contractor read-only access to production logs without sharing account credentials. Using role-based access control (RBAC) and temporary scoped permissions — not a permanent shared password — is the correct pattern. Questions like this test whether you can apply least-privilege access across cloud identity services.

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FAQ

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What does this SC-900 question test?

Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — This question tests Describe the capabilities of Microsoft compliance solutions — Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling.

What is the correct answer to this question?

The correct answer is: Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling, DLP, eDiscovery, Data Lifecycle Management, and Audit (Premium) — Option A is correct because it includes all the necessary Purview solutions: Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling classify and protect documents containing personal data; DLP prevents accidental sharing via email and Teams; eDiscovery enables fulfilling data subject requests (DSRs) for access and deletion; Data Lifecycle Management allows configuring different retention periods for different data types; Audit (Premium) provides one-year audit trail retention. Options B, C, and D each miss one or more critical components needed to meet all requirements.

What should I do if I get this SC-900 question wrong?

Review sensitivity labels with auto-labeling, then practise related SC-900 questions on the same topic to reinforce the concept.

Are there clue words in this question I should notice?

Yes — watch for: "least". You want the option with minimum overhead, fewest steps, or lowest impact — not the most feature-rich or comprehensive answer.

What is the key concept behind this question?

Sensitivity labels with auto-labeling

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