> - #### Why was the Azure Information Protection (AIP) P1 standalone removed from the price list in January 2024? > > Removing the AIP P1 standalone from the price list is a step in the journey to migrate customers to subscription plans and offers that include [Microsoft Purview Information Protection](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/purview/information-protection). AIP was originally built for desktop/on-premises use with a downloaded desktop client. Native labeling, and other classification and protection capabilities that are in AIP are included as part of subscription plans and offers that include Microsoft Purview Information Protection: > > - Microsoft 365 E3 > - Microsoft 365 E5 Information Protection and Governance > - Microsoft 365 E5 > - Office 365 E3 > - Office 365 E5 > - Enterprise Mobility and Security E3 > - Enterprise Mobility and Security E5 > - Microsoft 365 F3 and Business Premium