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Customize a classification level

Data classification is currently only available through the Atlassian Information Security Beta program. If you’re not part of the program, subscribe to our Cloud roadmap to be informed when this feature becomes generally available.

There are several details of a classification level you can customize to reflect your company’s expectations.

Detail

Explanation

Name

What the classification level is known as, for example, Confidential.

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.

Color

The color of the classification level badge displayed on a page or issue when it’s classified at this level.

Sensitivity

A rank that determines the order in which classification levels are displayed in products. The most sensitive classification level should be ranked 1.

Edit a classification level

Occasionally you may need to update the details of a classification level after it was created.

Who can do this?

  • Organization admins

To edit a classification level:

  1. Go to admin.atlassian.com. Select your organization if you have more than one.

  2. Select Security > Data classification.

  3. Select the classification level you want to edit.

  4. Select the name, definition, or color picker to edit those respective details. Select the Details tab to edit the guidelines, then select Update.

Reorder a classification level

Who can do this?

  • Organization admins

To change the order of one or more classification levels:

  1. Go to admin.atlassian.com. Select your organization if you have more than one.

  2. Select Security > Data classification.

  3. Drag and drop the classification level you want to reorder into another position in the table. The most sensitive classification level should be ranked 1.

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