Data classification is a process in which you categorise the information you work with according to how important it is to the university. At AAU, there are four categories to categorise information, which can help you on the right path when you need to process, store or share information in connection with your work or study programme.

With hacker attacks becoming more and more prevalent every day, it's important that the information you work with is stored and secured correctly. When you classify your data and use the guidelines, you are taking part in the huge task of keeping AAU's business, your work and your study programme running smoothly. The more people who classify their data, the less risk of your important information falling into the wrong hands, being lost or altered.

Remember that data classification is not meant to hinder your work, but to help ensure that different information is handled correctly. Therefore, you are not meant to overcompensate when handling data in your work or studies. For example, it is not necessary to store internal information (level 1) according to the instructions for sensitive information (level 3). Follow your common sense and the guidelines on this page and you'll be well prepared.

When you don't follow a described process or have doubts. Data is not just something that is handled in research projects and computer labs. All functions at AAU, whether you are a student, HR employee or something completely different, work with information. Therefore, it is important that you consider whether you are processing, storing or sharing it in the correct way.