What feature of Information Rights Management (IRM) adds an extra layer of access controls on top of the data object?

Access controls are a fundamental feature of Information Rights Management (IRM) that provide an additional layer of security on top of the data object. These controls allow organizations to set specific permissions regarding who can view, edit, print, or share a document. By implementing fine-grained access control policies, organizations can ensure that sensitive information is only accessible to authorized users, thereby enhancing the overall security posture of the data.

In the context of IRM, access controls function by enforcing rules that govern user interactions with the data. This includes defining roles and permissions for users based on their job functions and the sensitivity of the information. This layer of security is particularly important in environments where data privacy and compliance with regulations are critical.

While other features such as data encryption, audit logging, and baseline protection contribute to a comprehensive security strategy, they do not specifically add the layer of user-specific access control that is intrinsic to IRM. Data encryption protects the contents of the data at rest or in transit, ensuring that it cannot be easily read by unauthorized parties but does not dictate who has the right to access the data in the first place. Audit logging provides a way to track and review access and modifications made to the data but does not actively control access. Baseline protection refers to