Data Classification

Data Classification Types Table

Levels of Data Classification
Classification Type	Description	Indicator
Confidential	Information (or Data) is classified as confidential if it must be protected from unauthorized disclosure or public release based on state or federal law or regulation, and by applicable legal agreement to the extent permitted by law.	Red
Sensitive	The sensitive classification applies to Information/Data that is not generally created for or made available for public consumption but may be subject to release to the public through request via the Texas Public Information Act or similar state or federal law.	Yellow
Public	Published Information/Data includes all Data made available to the public through posting to public websites, distribution through Email, Social Media, print publications, or other Media.	Green

General Data Classification by Major Application

Data Classification for Major Apps
Application	Classification
Accessible Information Management	Confidential
Active Directory	Confidential
Alma	Confidential
ARMS - Athletics	Confidential
ARMS - PD	Confidential
Athletic Ticketing System	Confidential
Banner (Finance, Financial Aid, Human Resources, Student, Degree Works)	Confidential
Cascade	Public
Castle Branch	Confidential
Contract Assistant	Confidential
CSGold	Confidential
Desire 2 Learn	Confidential
EAB	Confidential
Examsoft	Confidential
Exchange Email	Confidential
Handshake	Confidential
MedProctor	Confidential
Maxient	Confidential
Mustangs Link	Confidential
myMSUTexas Portal	Confidential
Odyssey Housing Management	Confidential
Point N Click	Confidential
RADIUS	Confidential
Raiser's Edge	Confidential
Rydin Permit Express	Confidential
Schools App	Confidential
Sedona	Sensitive
SoftDocs	Confidential
TeamMate	Confidential
Theatre Ticketing System	Confidential
Timeclocks Plus	Confidential
TK20	Confidential
Touchnet	Confidential
Veramark	Sensitive
WatchGuard	Confidential
WASP Inventory	Confidential
Weave	Sensitive

Data Elements that are always considered to be Confidential

Always Confidential Data
Data Element	Classification	Additional Notes
Donor Information - Any personal information included with the donation amount	Confidential	Unless approved otherwise by the donor
Health Information	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Fax Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Email Address	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Dates relating to the individual	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Medical Record Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Health Plan Beneficiary Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Account Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Certificate/License Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Device Identifiers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - URLs, IP Addresses	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Biometric Identifiers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Any other unique identifier	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Telephone numbers	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Names	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Geographic information smaller than a state or province	Confidential	N/A
Health Information - Student Disability	Confidential	N/A
Social Security Number	Confidential	N/A
Drivers' License Number	Confidential	N/A
Passport Number	Confidential	N/A
Visa Number	Confidential	N/A
State Identification Card Number	Confidential	N/A
Certificate/License Number	Confidential	N/A
Credit Card Number	Confidential	N/A
Debit Card Number	Confidential	N/A
Bank Account Number or other financial account numbers	Confidential	In combination with personally identifiable information, access accounts or password
Student Loan Information	Confidential	N/A
Student Loan Information - Account Numbers	Confidential	N/A
Student Loan Information - Credit information including Credit Scores	Confidential	N/A
Student Judicial and/or Disciplinary Records	Confidential	N/A
Passwords, passphrases, PIN numbers, security codes, access codes	Confidential	N/A
Payroll information (e.g. W2, taxes, deductions, etc.)	Confidential	N/A
Date of Birth/Age	Confidential	N/A
Last 4 digits of Social Security Number in combination with another confidential data element	Confidential	N/A
Student Grades	Confidential	N/A
Exams	Confidential	N/A
System Logs	Confidential	N/A

Have Questions?

Paul Chappell Chief Information Security Officer paul.chappell@msutexas.edu (940) 397-4555 (940) 397-4590