playbooks/infosec/data-classification-matrix

Data Classification Matrix

A two-axis matrix mapping data class against tool class — what is allowed where, what requires escalation, what is never permitted.

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Contents

  1. 01What this matrix shows

For: IT / InfoSec and any staff handling AI tool inputs

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What this matrix shows

This template is structured. The working copy is being finalized by our subject-matter editors — directionally accurate today, refined shortly.

  • Rows: data classes (Public, Internal, Confidential, NPI / Regulated).
  • Columns: tool classes (General-purpose AI, Approved-private AI, On-premise AI).
  • Cells: Allowed, Allowed with controls, Escalate, Never.

IT / InfoSec Playbook

Practice this in the course.

The AiBI-Foundation course walks through the same prompts, with reviewed work you can take to your team.

Data Classification Matrix — IT / InfoSec Playbook — The AI Banking Institute