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# Classify Sensitive Data to Support Data Management Policies

Record data sensitivity and compliance categorization at the field level. Data classification can be used to guide decisions around access, reporting, and data compliance.

### Required Editions

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          <td data-label="User Permissions Needed" class="slds-cell-wrap" style="vertical-align:top;" headers="d45613e61 ">To edit or view data classification fields:</td>

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- **[Set Up Data Classification Metadata](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.data_classification_set_up.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Customize your data classification settings to meet your organization’s needs. You can also upload or download data classification values.
- **[Data Classification Metadata Fields](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.data_classification_metadata_fields.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Record the data owner, field usage, data sensitivity, and compliance categorization for any standard or custom object field. You can also access data classification metadata in the Salesforce API and Apex.
- **[Create Reports from Data Classification Metadata](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=platform.data_classification_report.htm&release=264.0.0&type=5)**  
    Run reports to help meet your data management policies.