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SB051 Updates a document's classification if its sensitivity changes

A document's classification may change overtime as information is removed or added. Updating its classification ensures that only authorised people are able to access it.


Why is it important?

A document's classification reflects the sensitivity of the information inside. If the information inside changes and the sensitivity does not, unauthorised people may view it. This can cause data breaches.

By updating a document's classification or notifying someone that a document requires updating, data can remain secure.

Priority Tier

Behaviours in SebDB are ranked by their impact on risk. Tier 1 behaviours have the biggest impact, Tier 4 behaviours the least.

Tier 1

Risk Mitigated

Data Leak

Data Leak

A data leak is when data is accidentally or intentionally disclosed to unauthorised people.

Further reading

https://www.cmu.edu/iso/governance/guidelines/data-classification.html https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-365/compliance/sensitivity-labels?view=o365-worldwide
https://cybersecurity.uillinois.edu/data_classification https://www.pearsonitcertification.com/articles/article.aspx?p=30287&seqNum=9

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