# KYE™ Data Classification Vocabulary Data classification labels are used in scopes, policies, and obligations to constrain what data classes an action may touch. This document defines **names only**. Tagging rules and policy semantics are part of the normative specification. | Class | Meaning | |---|---| | `public` | Public information | | `internal` | Internal to the organization | | `confidential` | Confidential information | | `restricted` | Restricted access required | | `secret` | Secret information | | `classified` | Classified under formal classification regimes | | `pii` | Personally identifiable information | | `ephi` | Electronic protected health information | | `cardholder_data` | Payment cardholder data | | `financial_data` | Financial data | | `operational_technology_data` | Operational technology data | | `defense_data` | Defense-related data | | `export_controlled_data` | Export-controlled data | | `safety_critical_data` | Safety-critical data |