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# Data Classification

# Data Classification {#ariaid-title1}

* Release version: Australia
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* Updated March 12, 2026
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* ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read

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 ![Exploring]() Learn about Data Classification.](0UozC7_ASvHYVPlKGRyvNA "Explore about data classification.") | [Configure Data Classification ![Configuring]() Create and configure your own data classes.](fyhYS6~s5l6~D6MuPECXLg "Create your own user-defined data classifications in the Data Classification [data_classification] table that you can then assign to specific columns in specific tables.") |
| [Reference for Data Classification ![Reference]() Learn how Data Classification works with demo data.](PpLOA3VfUqsxc1NqarCsVg#data-classification-demo-data "When you install the demo data included in the Data Classification (com.glide.data_classification) plugin, several types of components are installed in your instance. These components include pre-defined data classifications and code assignments for specific User [sys_user} columns.") | [Analyze Data Classifications ![Analyze]() Learn how to analyze Data Classifications.](fUP_wetXFjkY0oZI0p7Sqg "The Overview dashboard reports the current state of data classifications within your instance and how your users are distributed by location.") |
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