NetApp Data Classification provides organizations with complete visibility into their unstructured data by scanning and categorizing files across ONTAP systems and cloud storage. It identifies sensitive data—such as PII, financial information, and credentials—while also analyzing file type, age, permissions, and usage patterns. The service includes out-of-the-box dashboards that highlight risk, exposure, stale or duplicate data, and optimization opportunities. Teams can quickly spot issues like over-exposed shares, outdated content, or storage that can be reclaimed, and they can create custom classification rules to match business-specific requirements. Because it operates as a cloud-native service integrated with the broader NetApp ecosystem, Data Classification is simple to deploy and maintain. It helps organizations strengthen governance, streamline data-management workflows, and make informed decisions about security, lifecycle management, and cost efficiency.