ISO 27001 Information Classification Summary Template

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ISO 27001 Information Classification Summary Template
ISO27001 Information Classification Summary Example
Stuart Barker - High Table - ISO27001 Director
ISO 27001 Toolkit Business Edition

Information classification is the bedrock of your information security policy. You must be able to demonstrate to an auditor that you have identified your data, ranked its sensitivity, and applied appropriate protection controls.

Authored by ISO 27001 Lead Auditor Stuart Barker, this summary template provides an auditor-ready, one-page view of your classification scheme.

  • Simple Taxonomy: Defines clear Public, Internal, and Confidential levels.
  • Implementation Guidance: Includes actionable examples for handling data at each level.
  • Audit-Proof: Created to meet the exact documentation requirements of ISO 27001:2022.

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ISO27001 Information Classification Summary Example

 

ISO 27001:2022 mandates that you protect information based on its value and sensitivity. If you don’t classify your data, you risk over-protecting low-value items or, more dangerously, under-protecting your business-critical assets.

Why Information Classification Matters

Classification is the first step in effective risk management. By using this summary template, you can ensure that:

  • Resources are Allocated Correctly: High-value data receives the strictest security controls.
  • Employees Understand Responsibilities: Clear labels (Public, Internal, Confidential) dictate exactly how data should be handled, shared, and stored.
  • Compliance is Visible: Auditors can quickly assess your classification policy during the certification audit.

What is Included?

This template takes a “keep it simple” approach, which is vital for maintaining compliance in a small team. You get:

  • Classification Scheme: A pre-defined structure that works for 99% of businesses.
  • Handling Examples: Practical scenarios for how to treat data at each sensitivity level.
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