sys.sensitivity_classifications (Transact-SQL)
Applies to: 
SQL Server
Azure SQL Database
Azure SQL Managed Instance
Azure Synapse Analytics
Returns a row for each classified item in the database.
| Column name | Data type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| class | int | Identifies the class of the item on which the classification exists. Will always have the value 1 (representing a column) |
| class_desc | varchar(16) | A description of the class of the item on which the classification exists. will always have the value OBJECT_OR_COLUMN |
| major_id | int | Represents the ID of the table containing the classified column, corresponding with sys.all_objects.object_id |
| minor_id | int | Represents the ID of the column on which the classification exists, corresponding with sys.all_columns.column_id |
| label | sysname | The label (human readable) assigned for the sensitivity classification |
| label_id | sysname | An ID associated with the label, which can be used by an information protection system such as Azure Information Protection (AIP) |
| information_type | sysname | The information type (human readable) assigned for the sensitivity classification |
| information_type_id | sysname | An ID associated with the information type, which can be used by an information protection system such as Azure Information Protection (AIP) |
| rank | int | A numerical value of the rank: 0 for NONE 10 for LOW 20 for MEDIUM 30 for HIGH 40 for CRITICAL |
| rank_desc | sysname | Textual representation of the rank: NONE, LOW, MEDIUM, HIGH, CRITICAL |
Remarks
- This view provides visibility into the classification state of the database. It can be used for managing the database classifications, as well as for generating reports.
- Currently only classification of database columns is supported.
Examples
A. Listing all classified columns and their corresponding classification
The following example returns a table that lists the table name, column name, label, label ID, information type, information type ID, rank, and rank description for each classified column in the database.
Note
Label is a keyword for Azure Synapse Analytics.
SELECT
SCHEMA_NAME(sys.all_objects.schema_id) as SchemaName,
sys.all_objects.name AS [TableName], sys.all_columns.name As [ColumnName],
[Label], [Label_ID], [Information_Type], [Information_Type_ID], [Rank], [Rank_Desc]
FROM
sys.sensitivity_classifications
left join sys.all_objects on sys.sensitivity_classifications.major_id = sys.all_objects.object_id
left join sys.all_columns on sys.sensitivity_classifications.major_id = sys.all_columns.object_id
and sys.sensitivity_classifications.minor_id = sys.all_columns.column_id
Permissions
Requires the VIEW ANY SENSITIVITY CLASSIFICATION permission.
The visibility of the metadata in catalog views is limited to securables that a user either owns, or on which the user was granted some permission. For more information, see Metadata Visibility Configuration.
See Also
ADD SENSITIVITY CLASSIFICATION (Transact-SQL)