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Data Classifications

The Data Classification and Ownership category lists the data class and ownership information of system resources as defined by the Data Class Ownership (DCO) records. This view can help you evaluate data classification and ownership information for resources in a security system environment.

Data classification records help determine which data (files, data sets, resources) pertains to which regulation.

Example

An increasing number of regulations exist that pertain to the secure access of data. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) dictates the type of data that must be kept confidential for patients. The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) describes the data that can be accessed from the educational records of a student. Many other regulations (SOX, FISMA, FFIEC, and so on) exist that pertain to secure data. Use this field to track your data to honor these regulations.