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title: Create data classifications
description: Create your own user-defined data classifications in the \[data\_classification\] table that you can then assign to specific columns in specific tables. Create new data classes to start the classification process.
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# Create data classifications

Create your own user-defined data classifications in the \[data\_classification\] table that you can then assign to specific columns in specific tables. Create new data classes to start the classification process.

## Before you begin

Role required: data\_classification\_admin, admin

## Procedure

1.  Navigate to **All** > **System Security** > **Data privacy** > **Classification**.

2.  Select **+Add data class**.

    **Note:** There are several data classes included with the base system.

3.  Fill in the fields on the form.

    |Field|Description|
    |-----|-----------|
    |Class Name|Name of the data classification.|
    |Parent Class|Name of the parent data classification that this data classification is subordinate to. Leave the field empty if this data classification isn’t a child to a parent data classification.|
    |Description|Description of the data classification.|

4.  Click **Submit**.

    The new data class is added. If the data class is a child, it will be listed under the parent in the left-hand navigation bar.