ISC2 CISSP Practice Question

The correct answer is 'Confidential'. In data classification schemes, particularly in healthcare organizations subject to regulations like the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), personally identifiable information (PII) combined with health treatment information is typically classified as Confidential. This classification level indicates that the information requires strong protection as its unauthorized disclosure could lead to significant harm to individuals and potential legal consequences for the organization.

Restricted classifications are typically used for information that could cause severe or catastrophic damage if compromised, which is generally reserved for national security matters rather than healthcare records. Public classification is inappropriate as personal health records should never be considered publicly accessible information. Internal Use is too low a classification for sensitive health information, as this classification typically applies to information that wouldn't cause significant harm if disclosed.