How to answer 'Do you have a data classification policy?' on a CAIQ
I. Reviewer Guidance & Pitfalls
List the formal classification tiers (e.g., Public, Internal, Confidential, Restricted/Customer Data) and cite the handling rules for the highest tier. Reviewers want to see that customer data is classified at the strictest tier by default.
II. Example Answer Passing Enterprise Audit
Compliant Response
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Yes. Our Data Classification Policy categorizes data into Public, Internal, Confidential, and Restricted. All customer data is classified as Restricted by default, requiring encryption at rest and in transit (SOC 2, CC6.1).
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