Keep your Information safe in your Computer & Mobile, Lesson 25

Data Classification

Data classification is the most important part of Information Security Regulation. Data owners must define the classification for the associated information asset with the department / business unit. Care should be taken to not over‐protect or under protect data in a way that it hinders the execution of associated tasks or it exposes the organization to risks. The data classification methodology to be employed should take into consideration the following:

 Applicable laws, regulations and legislation
 Criticality and confidentiality of the data item to the department, business unit(s), or the Group as a whole.
 Risks and implications of disclosure, loss, or unauthorized public release or access
 Value of the data item to the organization or business
 Data Owners should ensure that there is adequate communication of data classification to Data Users and Custodians.
 Classifications must be applied as soon as data (or the information asset) is created or received from a third party. Failure to.classify information in a timely


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