Term · 27. Emerging Categories 2024-2026
Automated Data Classification
Definition
Machine learning-driven discovery and classification of sensitive data across structured and unstructured stores — identifying PII, PHI, PCI, intellectual property, regulated data. Automatically applies labels (Microsoft Purview, Google Cloud DLP) or tags (AWS Macie) that drive downstream access policies and DLP enforcement.
- Synonyms
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- AI Data Classification
- Auto-Tagging Sensitivity
- Application
- Regulatory: GDPR — EU 2016/679 · ISO/IEC 24760 / 27001 / 29115 · NIST SP 800-63 (Digital Identity Guidelines)
- Standards & regulations
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- GDPR
- ISO
- NIST
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