The Information Classification Policy Template is a pre-designed document that outlines the guidelines and criteria for classifying and categorizing information within an organization.
This template serves as a framework to help establish consistent practices for determining the sensitivity level and appropriate handling of different types of information.
Format: MS Word
Features:
- Roles and Responsibilities: Define the roles and responsibilities of individuals or departments responsible for assigning and reviewing information classification levels. This ensures accountability and consistent application of the classification policy.
- Data Masking: Explain the concept of data masking and its purpose in protecting sensitive information. Provide examples of scenarios where data masking is required, such as when sharing data for testing or development purposes.
- Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI): Address the specific requirements and considerations related to protecting electronic protected health information (ePHI) in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Template Details:
The template includes the following details:
- Classification of Information Assets
- Roles and Responsibilities
- Classification Sensitivity Criteria- Information Assets
- Electronic Protected Health Information (ePHI)
- Data Masking
- Payment Card Information (PCI)
- Labelling and General Access
- Labelling
- Updating classification levels
- Distribution and access rules
- Electronic Transfer
- Transfer over internal customer networks
- Transfer over external networks
- Classification Guidelines
- Information Handling Guidelines
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