Data classification
We started this chapter talking about assets, and data classification is the process of organizing data assets, so it’s worth a mention here.
Data classification involves building a classification scheme and defining one or more taxonomies for the whole organization. A categorization system facilitates the efficient determination of data action priorities and intensities. Data classification depends on characteristics such as criticality, security, access and usage, privacy, ethics, data quality, and storage needs.
Why is the classification of data important?
Classification of data offers businesses with an interface for implementing rules and processes across data types, structures, and storage systems. Classified data enables an organization to create and apply a single handling policy for sensitive data across numerous systems and data items. Defining many rules for each sort of data item is impractical in contexts with plentiful data today.
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