An organization maintains several categories of information. One particular set of documents contains general marketing brochures that are intended for anyone to view. If these documents were accidentally posted publicly, no harm would occur and no confidentiality protections are needed. Which classification best fits this data?
Information classified as Public is intended for unrestricted disclosure because it is not sensitive. Releasing it poses no harm to the organization, so confidentiality controls are unnecessary. In contrast, Confidential information could cause serious damage if exposed and must remain restricted. Sensitive information, while not top-secret, could still adversely affect individuals or the business and therefore requires protections. Private information relates to personal privacy (such as PII) and is often protected by regulations, so it should not be freely shared.
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