How Embedded Files are Handled After a Compliance Scan
Embedded files include:
·files within containers such as zip and rar files.
·files within documents in document libraries or within attachments to list items such as Tasks, Calendars, and Announcements.
After a SharePoint document or list item is scanned for compliance, Sensitive Content Manager will scan embedded files within the item or document.
How Classifications are applied
If a list item or document contains embedded files, the highest severity level found will be applied to the parent.
For example, if a list item includes a zip file containing both Passed and Severe files, the zip file will be classified as Severe and the parent item will also be classified as Severe, even if the item itself did not contain severe content.
Embedded files within embedded files
Sensitive Content Manager will scan and classify embedded files within embedded files (for example, files within a zip file that is attached to an email) However, while the [FINISH]
Actions that can be taken
The following limitations apply to the actions that can be taken:
Remove from SharePoint:
·If you remove a list item from SharePoint, all embedded files and their contents will also be removed.
·You can remove embedded files without also removing the parent item.
Quarantine/Remove from Quarantine
·If you quarantine a list item, all embedded files must also be quarantined.
·You cannot remove embedded files from quarantine without removing the list item.