Protected B
A security categorization applied to sensitive information requiring safeguards.
Plain English
A sensitivity label for information that could cause serious injury to a person or organization if released.
If you’re new here
The label decides where the file can live and who can open it. When in doubt, ask before sharing.
What they probably mean
“This does not go in a personal inbox or an unapproved tool.”
Interpretation offered as humour, not authoritative guidance.
En français
Catégorie de sensibilité exigeant des mesures de protection accrues.
Bureaucracy level
How much government-speak this phrase carries. Playful indicator, not a judgement of anyone using it.
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Important
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