Common
Add Custom Data Classifications and Information Types
A Common Administrator can configure custom data classifications and information types used for data protection. The DSP includes information types and data classifications by default that cannot be edited or deleted.
A data classification allows a client to classify the data in an object, such as Human Resources, Sales, Customer or Personal.
An information type, assigned to a data classification, dictates whether a retention period is required for an object that is assigned this data classification. In this case, a workflow is sent to the object’s Data Controller with a warning that data is to be purged on the retention period expiration date.
To add a custom information type:
- Select Common > Configuration > Modules > Collect > Information Type in the Navigation pane.
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Click Add.
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Enter a name in the Information Type field.
NOTE: This name displays on the Data Classification page.
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Enable the RETENTION PERIOD WARNING check box if needed.
NOTE: If checked, a retention expiration date must be added to an object’s Data Protection settings if a data classification using this information type is used.
- Click Save.
To add a custom data classification:
- Select Common > Configuration > Modules > Collect > Data Classification in the Navigation pane.
- Enter a name to classify the data in an object in the DATA CLASSIFICATION field.
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Select a type in the INFORMATION TYPE list box.
NOTE: The information type setting dictates whether objects using this data classification are Personal, requiring a retention expiration date, Restricted, Public or custom.
- Click Save.