Classification is the act or process of categorizing by like elements, so I
suppose the term used may vary according to context.  Classification schemes
are taxonomies and the classification terminology is fundamental.  Security
rating is another term used for the act or process of establishing access
restrictions.  Frankly, it is a little more odd that "classified" has come
to mean "restricted" when all it really means is grouped. All records should
be classified, and as few as appropriately possible restricted, IMO.


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