A Micro-Guide To User-driven Data Classification Solutions

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A Micro-Guide To User-driven Data Classification
Solutions

• Data Protection

The threat of a data breach is growing by the
day. UK businesses seem unprepared to protect the
personal data of their customers. One of the
mistakes businesses make is considering Data
Classification as a second-line asset in the
fight against data protection. If you view
choosing and using a Data Classification solution
as a mundane task, information security and
organisational wellbeing could be compromised.
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A Micro-Guide To User-driven Data Classification
Solutions

• Data Protection

Sourcing a Data Classification solution is step
one. Once a solution has been chosen, it must be
implemented successfully this is step two. There
are several ways you can ensure that data
classification is user-driven. This includes
staff training, making the process
straightforward, and ensuring its recognised as
a business tool. Its easy to consider the use of
Data Classification software as purely a
technology matter, and this can often diminish
its importance in the eyes of your employees.
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A Micro-Guide To User-driven Data Classification
Solutions

• Data Protection

All employees need to understand the finer points
of Data Classification. Its unfortunately common
for organisations to forget that in Data
Classification, a user-driven approach should be
adopted. The importance of using Data
Classification software and designing an
effective Data Classification system cannot be
ignored. You need to avoid these mistakes to
successfully protect your business.