Assigning data classifications to dictionary entries

task brazil Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read apply-data-classification-codes-dictionary-entries.md

Assign data classifications to specific table columns in the Dictionary [sys_dictionary] table. When you assign data classifications, it creates entries in the Dictionary-Data Class [m2m_dictionary_dataclass] table, which you can then review in the Overview dashboard.

Before you begin

Role required: data_classification_admin and admin

Procedure

In the Navigator pane, type sys_dictionary.list.
In Dictionary Entries, select each of the elements you want to assign specific data classifications to.
After selecting the elements, click Actions on selected rows, and then select Classify.

Note: To clear previously assigned data classifications for selected dictionary elements, you can select Clear classification.
When the Assign to data class dialog appears, 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.

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# Assigning data classifications to dictionary entries

Assign data classifications to specific table columns in the Dictionary \[sys\_dictionary\] table. When you assign data classifications, it creates entries in the Dictionary-Data Class \[m2m\_dictionary\_dataclass\] table, which you can then review in the Overview dashboard.

## Before you begin

Role required: data\_classification\_admin and admin

## Procedure

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

2. In Dictionary Entries, select each of the elements you want to assign specific data classifications to.

3. After selecting the elements, click **Actions on selected rows**, and then select **Classify**.

**Note:** To clear previously assigned data classifications for selected dictionary elements, you can select **Clear classification**.

4. When the Assign to data class dialog appears, 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/brazil/markdown/platform-administration/c_DataDictionaryTables.md) for additional information.