Data Classification Workflow

Guidance to help you classify your data.

1. Are you the data steward?
   Yes - move to question 3.
   No - consult the data steward for classification.
   Not sure - move to question 2.
2. Did you create this data?
   Yes - move to question 3.
   No - consult with the Information Security Office to determine how to classify this data.
3. Is this data governed by any law or regulation?
   Yes - move to question 7.
   No - move to question 4.
4. Is this data governed by a Data Use Agreement or Confidentiality Agreement?
   Yes - the data is restricted.
   No - move to question 5.
5. Are there significant consequences to the university if this data is exposed, altered, or destroyed?
   Yes - the data is restricted. 
   No - move to question 6.
   Not sure - refer to the Data Classification Guidelines to determine consequences.
6. Are there moderate consequences to the university if this data is exposed, altered, or destroyed?
   Yes - the data is private.
   No - the data is public.
   Not sure - refer to the Data Classification Guidelines to determine consequences.
7. Does the data have additional restrictions?
   Yes - the data is restricted specified.
   No - the data is restricted.