Data Categories allow Privacy Stewards to classify data, specifically as it concerns its level of sensitivity, value and criticality. They help determine privacy and security controls for the protection of the data.
| Asset type | Description |
|---|---|
| Data Category |
A classification of personal data elements that is managed by the Privacy team. Examples:
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Data categories are important, as they can determine the need for compliance with a specific regulation. For example, a data category that identifies personal health information would be exempt from CCPA because such information is covered under HIPAA.
Note The Data Privacy custom asset pages require relations between the relevant Data Set and Data Category assets.
