What’s changing
In November 2024, we launched an open beta for data classification labels in Gmail. Beginning today, data classification labels will be available when using the Gmail app on mobile Android and iOS devices. Expanding data classification labels to mobile enables organizations to protect their data whether their users are sharing and accessing information from desktop devices or from mobile devices in the field or on-the-go.
Classification labels on mobile when composing a message, reading a message, and a message thread.
Additionally, these protections provide an automated way to enhance data security. For more information on data classification labels in Gmail, please refer to our original announcement.
Getting started
- Admins:
- If there are classification labels enabled for Gmail, users will start seeing classification fields in the compose flow on iOS and Android.
- If you’re new to classification labels, they can be enabled at the domain, group level, or individual user level. Visit the Help Center to learn more about getting started with classification labels, Gmail DLP & automatic classification labels, and preventing data leaks in email and attachments.
- Since this feature is still in an open beta period, and with the introduction of mobile support, we strongly encourage you to continue providing feedback so we can optimize the feature for general availability.
- End users: If configured by your admin, you’ll see the “Classification” option when composing a new messaging or replying to or forwarding an existing message on mobile. When you open the menu, you can select labels relevant to your message. Visit the Help Center to learn more about adding classification labels in Gmail.
Rollout pace
- Android: Available now
- iOS: Rapid Release and Scheduled Release domains: Gradual rollout (up to 15 days for feature visibility) starting on February 11, 2025
Availability
The Label Manager and manual classification is available to Google Workspace:
- Frontline Starter and Standard
- Business Standard and Plus
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Education Standard and Education Plus
- Essentials, Enterprise Essentials, and Enterprise Essentials Plus
Data loss prevention rules with labels as a condition or labels as an action are available to:
- Enterprise Standard and Plus
- Education Fundamentals, Standard, Plus, and the Teaching & Learning Upgrade
- Frontline Standard
- Cloud Identity Premium (in combination with a Workspace Edition eligible for Gmail)