# Manage Data Metadata

This section includes guidance for connecting and managing data metadata, which is used by Immuta to identify data targeted by policies or to generate Immuta reports.

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## [Connect external catalogs](https://documentation.immuta.com/saas/configuration/tags/catalogs)

Integrate your existing data catalog with Immuta.

## [Data identification](https://documentation.immuta.com/saas/configuration/tags/data-discovery)

Automatically identify and tag data based on its content or column names.

## [Data classification](https://documentation.immuta.com/saas/configuration/tags/data-classification)

Automatically tag data based on its sensitivity and the associated risk level.

## [Manage tags](https://documentation.immuta.com/saas/configuration/tags/manage-tags)

Create and manage tags in Immuta.


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