Data sensitivity and Compliance categorization with Data Classification Metadata
Properly classifying sensitive data in Salesforce is of utmost importance for any organization to implement effective data management policies and ensure compliance with global privacy regulations such as GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and others. By categorizing data based on its sensitivity level, companies can apply appropriate security measures, access controls, and data handling practices to reduce potential risks and safeguard sensitive information. Here's how sensitive data can be classified to support data management policies in Salesforce: Compliance Categorization The compliance acts, definitions, or regulations that are related to the field’s data. Default values: CCPA—California Consumer Privacy Act COPPA—Children's Online Privacy Protection Act GDPR—General Data Protection Regulation HIPAA—Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act PCI—Payment Card Industry PersonalInfo—Personal information. For use with the Enhanced Personal Information Management feature. Only ava...