Naming Standards & Validation Rules

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

Validation Rules

Property	Value
Blank Allowed	Yes
Maximum Length	Not explicitly specified
Allowed Characters	Alphabets (A–Z, a–z), Numbers (0–9), Spaces, and all characters except disallowed ones
Disallowed Characters	Comma (,) and configured concatenation delimiter
Validation Notes	Validation applies only when a value is provided. If the value is null, the system skips validation.

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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