2.2 - Information Classification

Information classification is the level of protection it should have. There are a multitude of different classification groups:

• Sensitive information: Information that should not be revealed publically. It could be damaging, harmful or dangerous to the individual or organisation it concerns if it is released.
• An individual's criminal record
• Non-sensitive information: Information that holds no negative consequences should it be released publically.
• A business' opening and closing times
• Private information: Information that relates to a specific person that should not be held by others. It could lead to negative consequences if it is released to anyone other than the person it concerns.
• Online account details
• Public information: Information that is readily available to view and caused no negative consequences should it be read or shared. 
• The location of a shop
• Personal information: Information that relates to a specific person and may or may not be private.
• An individual's age
• Business information: Information that relates to a specific company or organisation and may or may not be private.
• Names of employees
• Confidential information: Information that is private but isn't necessarily restricted to a specific person. It may be shared but only to authorised people.
• Unreleased business proposals
• Classified information: Information that is protected by law as it relates to highly sensitive information, often relating to a government or high-level authoritative body.
• Locations of nuclear missiles
• Anonymised information: Information that has been hidden to protect the individual it relates to.
• **** replace passwords or pin numbers.