Classify HR data

task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read classify-hr-data.md

Assign data classifications to HR application-specific table columns in the Dictionary [sys_dictionary] table. The assigned columns will appear in the “Classified Dictionary Entries” related list for a data classification.

Before you begin

Role required: data_classification_admin

Procedure

In the Navigator pane, type sys_dictionary.list.
Filter by Human Resources-related records.

In the Table search field, type sn_hr_core or in the Package search field, type human resources.
Select each of the records that you want to assign to a specific data classification.
After selecting the elements, click Actions on selected rows > Classify.
In the Assign to data class dialog, select the data classifications you want to assign to your selected dictionary elements, then click Classify.

Warning: This will overwrite any existing classifications for the selected dictionary items.

You can select multiple data classifications as needed.

See Data dictionary tables for additional information.

Parent Topic:ServiceNow Vault for HR Service Delivery

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title: Classify HR data
description: Assign data classifications to HR application-specific table columns in the Dictionary \[sys\_dictionary\] table. The assigned columns will appear in the “Classified Dictionary Entries” related list for a data classification.
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canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/employee-service-management/hr-service-delivery/classify-hr-data.html
release: australia
product: HR Service Delivery
classification: hr-service-delivery
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
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# Classify HR data

Assign data classifications to HR application-specific table columns in the Dictionary \[sys\_dictionary\] table. The assigned columns will appear in the “Classified Dictionary Entries” related list for a data classification.

## Before you begin

Role required: data\_classification\_admin

## Procedure

1. In the Navigator pane, type `sys_dictionary.list`.

2. Filter by Human Resources-related records.

In the Table search field, type `sn_hr_core` or in the Package search field, type `human resources`.

3. Select each of the records that you want to assign to a specific data classification.

4. After selecting the elements, click **Actions on selected rows** &gt; **Classify**.

5. In the Assign to data class dialog, select the data classifications you want to assign to your selected dictionary elements, then click **Classify**.

**Warning:** This will overwrite any existing classifications for the selected dictionary items.

You can select multiple data classifications as needed.

See [Data dictionary tables](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/platform-administration/c_DataDictionaryTables.md) for additional information.

**Parent Topic:**[ServiceNow Vault for HR Service Delivery](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/employee-service-management/hr-service-delivery/vault-hr-service-delivery.md)