Data Classification

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title: Data Classification
description: 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.
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# Data Classification

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.

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[Explore Data Classification \[Omitted image "icon-explore.png"\] Alt text: Exploring Learn about Data Classification.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/data-classification/exploring-data-classification.md)

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[Configure Data Classification \[Omitted image "icon-set-up.png"\] Alt text: Configuring Create and configure your own data classes.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/data-classification/create-data-classification-codes.md)

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[Analyze Data Classifications \[Omitted image "icon-workspace.png"\] Alt text: Analyze Learn how to analyze Data Classifications.](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/australia/platform-security/data-classification/analyze-data-classifications.md)

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