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DCLASS Keyword—Data Classification Class Definition

Valid on z/OS.

Use the DCLASS keyword to define a Data Classification class name. This keyword is part the of DATACLAS tracking record that helps determine which data (files, data sets, resources) pertains to which regulation. This record resides in the VSAM file.

The DCLASS keyword must be specified when administering the DATACLAS record.

The name can contain letters, numbers, or special characters. If the DCLASS name contains blanks, place quotation marks around the name.

Keyword length

One to 32 characters.

Capacity of list

One data classification class per command.

This keyword is used with:

• The commands LIST, ADDTO, and REMOVE
• The DATACLAS record only
• MISC5(DCLADMIN) authority
• MISC5(DCLLIST) authority to LIST data classes in the DATACLAS record

Examples: DCLASS Keyword

This example adds a data classification record under the classification HIPAA:

TSS ADDTO(DATACLAS) DCLASS(HIPAA) 
                    RCLASS(DATASET)
                    RESNAME(HIPAA.RECORDS)
                    OWNER1(CLSOWNER)

This example lists all data classification records in the HIPAA classification:

TSS LIST(DATACLAS) DCLASS(HIPAA)