# Naming Standards & Validation Rules

A **Classification** defines categories for labeling and organizing data based on sensitivity, usage, or governance requirements.

#### Validation Rules

<table><thead><tr><th width="235">Property</th><th>Value</th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Blank Allowed</td><td>Yes</td></tr><tr><td>Maximum Length</td><td>Not explicitly specified</td></tr><tr><td>Allowed Characters</td><td>Alphabets (A–Z, a–z), Numbers (0–9), Spaces, and all characters except disallowed ones</td></tr><tr><td>Disallowed Characters</td><td>Comma (,) and configured concatenation delimiter</td></tr><tr><td>Validation Notes</td><td>Validation applies only when a value is provided. If the value is null, the system skips validation.</td></tr></tbody></table>

#### Valid Examples

* Sensitive Data
* Public Classification
* Internal Use Only
* Confidential2024

#### Invalid Examples

* Data,Classification → Contains comma
* Class|Type → Contains configured delimiter

#### System Behavior

* Prevents saving the Classification if validation fails
* Displays a validation error message
* Skips validation when the value is null

#### Best Practices

* Use clear and meaningful classification levels
* Maintain consistent naming conventions across the organization
* Avoid commas and configured delimiters
* Use standardized governance terminology

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