Data Classification

Data Classification is a framework for classifying organizational data based on its level of sensitivity, importance, requirements, and criticality to the organization. Classification of data will help in determining baseline security controls for the protection of data. 

Data Classification contains the outlines of the handling requirements for LUMS data in the following dimensions:

• Data Classification (whether the data is public, internal, protected, or restricted)
• Labelling and Marking of data
• Metadata
• Data Storage
• Security Controls
• Data Reuse
• Data Access Controls
• Data Transmission Controls
• Data Retention
• Data Relinquishing
• Data Disposal etc.