Data Classification
Publication date: August 3, 2022 (Document revisions)
Abstract
This paper provides insight into data classification categories for public and private organizations to consider when moving data to the cloud. It outlines an example of a process through which customers can build data classification programs, shares examples of data and the corresponding category it may fall into, and outlines practices and classification models currently implemented by early adopters and organizations migrated to the cloud, along with data classification and privacy considerations. It also examines how implementation of a data classification program can help simplify cloud adoption and management, and recommends that customers use internationally recognized standards and frameworks when developing their own data classification rules.
Are you Well-Architected?
The
AWS
Well-Architected Framework
For more expert guidance and best practices for your cloud
architecture—reference architecture deployments, diagrams, and
whitepapers—refer to the
AWS
Architecture Center