Information Classification and Handling Matrix

When to use this

Use this as a working artifact. Fill it with real owners, dates, decisions, evidence locations, and review status.

Use this to define classification levels, handling rules, labelling expectations, owner responsibilities, and review rules for information assets.

Classification	Definition	Example information	Access	Storage	Transmission	Printing	Labelling	Disposal	Review/expiry
Public	Approved for public release	Published website content	Public	Approved public locations	Normal channels	Normal	Optional/public mark	Normal	Review before publication
Internal	Internal business use	Internal procedures	Internal users by need	Approved internal systems	Internal channels	Controlled	Label where useful	Secure disposal if needed	Periodic
Confidential	Restricted business information	Contracts, HR files	Need-to-know	Restricted repositories	Encrypted/approved secure transfer	Secure print	Required	Secure disposal	Review on change
Highly confidential / regulated	Highest sensitivity or legal control	Medical records, identity documents, merger data	Strictly limited	Restricted with logging	Strong encryption/approved transfer	By exception	Required or controlled alternative	Verified destruction	Review/expiry required

Aliases: Classification and Handling Matrix, Information Classification Matrix

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