What is Data Classification? | Types, Importance & Benefits

If you’ve been hearing the term data classification thrown around in security, privacy, or compliance conversations and wondering what it really means, you're not alone. We’ve created this video to help demystify data classification in a simple, engaging, and real-world way.

Here’s what we’ve covered:
✅ What is Data Classification, and why it matters more than ever now
✅ The most common types
✅ How organizations use classification to protect sensitive data
✅ Why it’s critical for meeting privacy regulations like GDPR, HIPAA, CCPA, and more
✅ Real-world examples from everyday business situations
✅ Best practices for building a strong data classification strategy

Whether you're just starting your journey in cybersecurity, part of a compliance or legal team, or simply curious about how businesses protect personal data, this video is for you.

We believe everyone should understand how their data is classified and secured, and how companies make decisions about data access, usage, and risk. Data classification isn’t just for IT teams, it impacts marketing, HR, legal, operations, and even customer trust.

By the end of this video, you'll walk away with a clear understanding of how classification supports better data governance, improves security, and helps businesses stay compliant globally.

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