Data classification examples: 12 worked cases
See 12 worked data classification examples for documents and business data, including ambiguous cases where context changes the answer.
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Data classification
Practical policies, levels, examples and handling controls for deciding how information should be treated before AI use.
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Data classification guides and articles.
Every published resource filed under Data classification. The foundational guide appears first where one applies.
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Data classification levels: a practical guide
Learn how data classification levels work, compare common schemes and adapt a practical Public, Internal, Confidential and Restricted model.
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Data classification matrix: map levels to handling controls
Use this data classification matrix template to map Public, Internal, Confidential and Restricted information to practical handling controls.
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Data classification policy template: a practical guide
Use this practical data classification policy template to define levels, ownership, handling rules, exceptions and review for your organisation.
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Sensitive data classification: categories and criteria
Learn how to identify and classify sensitive data using content, context, legal duties, aggregation risk and the likely impact of compromise.
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