3.7: Establish and Maintain a Data Classification Scheme

Control Statement

Establish and maintain an overall data classification scheme for the enterprise. Enterprises may use labels, such as “Sensitive,” “Confidential,” and “Public,” and classify their data according to those labels. Review and update the classification scheme annually, or when significant enterprise changes occur that could impact this Safeguard.

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