Customize a classification level
Data classification rules are part of an early access program. You may see a difference between the information below and your Guard administration experience.
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Occasionally, you may need to update the details of a classification level after it was created. You can customize the following details for an individual classification level.
Detail | Explanation |
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Name | What the classification level is known as, for example, Confidential.
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Color | The color of the classification level badge displayed on a page or issue when it’s classified at this level. |
Definition | A user-facing description of the types of data that fall under this classification level. |
Guidelines | A user-facing explanation of any rules and expectations around using, moving, and storing data classified at this level. You can use rich text, including headings, character formatting, code snippets, quotes and links. |
Sensitivity | A rank that determines the order in which classification levels are displayed in apps. The most sensitive classification level should be ranked 1. |
Edit a classification level
To edit a classification level:
Go to Atlassian Administration. Select your organization if you have more than one.
Select Security > Data protection > Data classification.
Select More actions () for the classification level you want to edit, then Edit.
Update any fields you wish to change.
Select Next to see a preview of your updated classification level before saving.
If you’re not happy with the change, select Back to make any further changes, or select Close () in the top left corner to cancel your changes.
If you’re happy with the change, select Save.
Reorder a classification level
If your organization has configured and implemented classification rules, make sure you understand the impact of reordering classification levels. A reorder will cause the classification rules to reclassify content according to the new sensitivity levels, which may potentially expose data, depending on your configuration. Before reordering your classification levels, see:
To change the order of one or more classification levels:
Go to Atlassian Administration. Select your organization if you have more than one.
Select Security > Data protection > Data classification.
Select More actions (•••) > Reorder levels
Drag and drop the classification levels you want to reorder into another position in the table.
If you don’t wish to proceed, cancel your changes by selecting Close ().
If you wish to proceed, select Save changes.
Read the warning message that appears to ensure you understand the impact this change may have on your content and default settings.
When you’re ready to continue, select Update.
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