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# Data classification

# Data classification {#ariaid-title1}

* Freigeben Version: Australia
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* Aktualisiert 12. März 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 Minute Lesedauer

Group data by type, using pre-defined or user-defined data classifications. If you have
an assigned data classification administrator or auditor role, you can administer different data
classes or visually analyze the current state of different types of data within the
instance.  
Data Classification enables support for:

* Visibility into the types of data hosted on a ServiceNow AI Platform instances.
* Compliance with privacy laws, and meeting regulation requirements for industries such as financial services and medical device manufacturing.
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## Data classifications {#dps-data-classification__section_cxp_ypw_pnb}

Data classification is a standalone process in which you manually apply data classifications to existing dictionary entries in any table. See [Data dictionary tables](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=c_DataDictionaryTables&version=australia&pubname=australia-platform-administration&ft:locale=en-US) for additional information.

* You classify data as you find appropriate for your business and you can alter the available data classes as necessary.
* When you classify data, you can use the pre-defined data classifications, or create your own. Although use of pre-defined data classifications is optional, it is advisable do so as a starting point. These pre-defined data classifications are included in demo data that you can install in your instance.
* If you create your own data classifications, you can also design a tiered hierarchical system with parent and child data classifications.
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Hinweis:  
Data Classification supports domain separation, and the data_classification table itself is process separated. See [Domain separation and Data Classification](https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/yCtvLsv6Lzm_eiZ3FOGF7Q "Domain separation is supported for Data Classification . Domain separation enables you to separate data, processes, and administrative tasks into logical groupings called domains. You can control several aspects of this separation, including which users can see and access data.") for additional information.

## Use cases {#dps-data-classification__section_lt4_tvc_qnb}

General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is a European Union regulation whose purpose is to
provide individuals with control over their own personal data. You can use data classifications,
such as Personally Identifiable Information, to identify where personal data is being stored in
your instance. By applying the appropriate security mechanisms to protect that personal data
from leaking out, your organization satisfies GDPR requirements.  
If you store customer information in the ServiceNow AI Platform, use the Personally
Identifiable Information (PII) classification code where needed to track data subject to
regulation by local privacy laws.  
You can apply a Restricted data classification to Employee table columns that store sensitive
employee information such as Social Security Numbers (SSN). Administrators and auditors can then
use the Overview dashboard to confirm that you have assigned data classifications to the correct
columns. They can also view the classification details for restricted types of information.