Episode 21 — Information Management: Data Inventory and Classification Practices

Strong privacy programs begin with knowing what data you have. This episode covers how organizations build and maintain a data inventory, cataloging personal information across systems, applications, and vendors. We’ll explore how classification frameworks distinguish between sensitive and non-sensitive categories, and why these distinctions matter for regulatory compliance, contractual obligations, and internal risk management. Without clear visibility, organizations cannot fulfill obligations like data subject requests or apply retention and deletion policies effectively.

We also highlight the operational benefits of inventories, including streamlined security controls and improved vendor oversight. By grounding privacy management in structured data practices, organizations reduce blind spots and improve accountability. These concepts appear throughout the CIPP/US exam, making them essential for your preparation. Produced by BareMetalCyber.com