ISO 27001 5.12 Classification of Information

Requirement

"Information shall be classified according to the information security needs of the organization based on confidentiality, integrity, availability and relevant interested party requirements."[1]

Explanation

The organization must create several information/data classification categories. Data classification helps determine the security controls required to protect a certain type of data or information. Common data classifications include "Internal Use Only" "Business Confidential" and "Public". Depending on the organization's legal requirements additional classifications may be required.

References

  1. ISO/IEC 27001

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