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Data classification

Examples

~DICK

This is the Tilde Data and Information Classification Kit (~DICK).

Colour Name Description Security Features Access Credentials
⬜️ clear PUBLIC Data which is publicly accessible and can be shared freely None None
🟩 green HIDDEN Data which is accessible after public registration In-Transit encryption Login/password
🟦 blue PRIVATE Data accessible after registration and access delegation In-Transit encryption Login
🟧 orange INTERNAL Only for people inside the organisation In-Transit encryption Login (password/public key), trusted devices (2FA)
🟥 red CONFIDENTIAL Only for a select group of people in the organisation (ACL) In-Transit encryption, at-rest encryption password-protected public key
🟪 purple SECRET Only for specific persons with clearance In-Transit encryption, at-rest encryption, signature password-protected public key, 2FA

All colour-coded information has to be tagged with the name to allow colourblind people to assess the level of confidentiality.

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