A new Data Classification Self Assessment tool helps identify the classification level of the data you are working with so that you can plan to store or process it securely. The tool is designed to align with existing Safe Computing guidance and tools, such as the Sensitive Data Guide, and help with informed decisions about how best to protect U-M's data.
The new data classification tool features questions about the data you are working with, and employs logic based on your answers to suggest data sensitivity level and applicable laws and regulations that govern it, or direct you to contact IA for further assessment.
It is important to remember that the results of the self assessment are meant to give you guidance as you prepare to work with institutional or research data. They are not dispositive and do not represent a final decision on the classification of the data. For data classified as High or Restricted, or for help with the classification of particularly sensitive and/or complex data, contact IA through the ITS Service Center. You can learn more about About Data Classification on the Safe Computing website.
IA is committed to offering data protection solutions for the U-M community. We hope that Data Classification Self Assessment will be another tool that helps you as we work to meet our shared responsibility to protect U-M's valuable digital assets.