Data Classifications
- Tags data so it can be managed through the
Information Life Cycle
Information Life Cycle Management
The information life cycle model Creation/collection data may be generated by an employee or automated system, or it may be submitted by...
- A decision tree for applying one or more tags or labels to each data asset
- Tags usually based on the degree of confidentiality required
- Public (unclassified)
- No restrictions on viewing data
- No risk to organization if it is disclosed, but does pose a risk if it is modified or not available
- Confidential (secret)
- Information is highly sensitive, for viewing only by approved persons within the owner organization, and possibly by trusted third parties under NDA
NDA
Non-disclosure agreement Legal basis for protecting information assets Used between companies and employees, between companies and contractors, and between two companies If...
- Information is highly sensitive, for viewing only by approved persons within the owner organization, and possibly by trusted third parties under NDA
- Critical (top secret)
- Information is too valuable to allow any risk of its capture. Viewing is severely restricted.
- Public (unclassified)
See also: Proprietary Information
Information created and owned by the company, usually about products or services they perform
Also known as Intellectual Property (IP)
Obvious target...
Information that relates to an individual identity
See also Proprietary Information, Sensitive Data, and Data Classifications
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Typically used in context of Personal Data in which information about a subject could harm them if made public and...Proprietary Information
Personal Data
Sensitive Data