Classified

A classified document or information is material that a government, business, or other organization has deemed sensitive or secret and has therefore restricted access to it. This classification is typically done to protect national security, confidential business information, or personal privacy. The term is derived from the act of classifying, which involves categorizing information based on its sensitivity and the potential impact of its unauthorized disclosure. In Hebrew, "classified" can be translated as מוסווג (musaveg). In other languages, it may be referred to as classifié in French, klassifiziert in German, and clasificado in Spanish. The classification process often involves assigning a level of sensitivity, such as "confidential," "secret," or "top secret," each with its own set of access restrictions and handling procedures. Unauthorized access to or disclosure of classified information can result in legal consequences, including fines and imprisonment, depending on the jurisdiction and the severity of the breach.