Data Classification

Data classification is a diverse process that involves various methods and criteria for sorting data within a database or repository. This is generally done through a database or business intelligence software that provides the ability to scan, identify and separate data. Some examples and applications of data classification include:

• Separating customer data based on gender
• Identifying and keeping frequently used data in disk/memory cache
• Data sorting based on content/file type, size and time of data
• Sorting for security reasons by classifying data into restricted, public or private data types