DPDPB and GDPR Data Classification — Tsaaro
Based on the associated risk value the data are identified and categorized in a database into certain types is known as data classification. Data classification is important for organizations as they collect large amounts of personal as well as sensitive data, so categorizing or classifying them helps in complying with privacy laws. Data classification also helps the organization to implement appropriate security and governance control over the data. It also helps in the maintenance cost and reduction of storage, where the organization can eliminate the data that are not needed.