Data Classification Categories

Confidential Data
Confidential information is not subject to legal regulation, but it is not freely available to create, store, and transmit.

Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)
Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) is a category of unclassified data that federal agencies create or possess...

Protected Data
Protected data refers to data regulated by federal, state, and local legislation.

Public Data
Public data may be shared openly and does not have regulatory or industry requirements on its control and use.