A data classification is assigned in the backup policy to associate backup data with a data classification. Data from the policy can be stored only in a storage lifecycle policy with the same data classification assigned to it.

If a classification is indicated, the Policy storage selection must contain a lifecycle with that assigned classification.

After data is backed up to a storage lifecycle policy with an assigned classification, the data is managed according to the storage lifecycle configuration. The storage lifecycle defines what happens to the data from the initial backup until the last copy of the image expires.

If a classification is selected, all the images that the policy creates are tagged with that classification ID.