# Data Classification

Classification is the process in which data is categorized by the content and the associated risk level based on context. Classification complements identification, and the tags classification applies can give additional information in the audit dashboards for data sources.

## How-to guides

* [Activate classification frameworks](https://documentation.immuta.com/SaaS/configuration/tags/data-classification/how-to-guides/activate-framework): Use the API to activate a classification framework.
* [Adjust identification and classification framework tags](https://documentation.immuta.com/SaaS/configuration/tags/data-classification/how-to-guides/adjust-classification-tags)
* [How to use a classification framework with your own tags](https://documentation.immuta.com/SaaS/configuration/tags/data-classification/how-to-guides/how-to-use-a-built-in-classification-framework-with-your-own-tags): Create a classification framework using a provided template.

## Reference guide

[Classification frameworks](https://documentation.immuta.com/SaaS/configuration/tags/data-classification/reference-guides/classification-frameworks): This reference guide describes classification frameworks and how classification works in Immuta.