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Add appendix to data classification extension #1322

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19 changes: 17 additions & 2 deletions cloudevents/extensions/data-classification.md
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- Type: `String`
- Description: Data category of the event payload within the context of a
`dataregulation` and `dataclassification`. For GDPR personal data typical
`dataregulation` and `dataclassification`. For GDPR personal data typical
labels are: `non-sensitive`, `standard`, `sensitive`, `special-category`. For
US personal data this could be: `sensitive-pii`, `non-sensitive-pii`,
`non-pii`. And for personal health information under HIPAA: `phi`.
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auditing and access policies based upon classification.
- When an event payload is subjected to regulation and therefore retention
policies apply. For example, having event retention policies based upon data
classification or to enable automated data purging of durable topics.
classification or to enable automated data purging of durable topics.

## Appendix: Data Protection and Privacy Regulations

For reference purposes, a catalog of common data protection and privacy
regulation and abbreviations is availble from [UNCTAD
(United Nations Conference on Trade and
Development)](https://unctad.org/page/data-protection-and-privacy-legislation-worldwide),
under the `DOWNLOAD FULL DATA` button ([direct
link](https://unctad.org/system/files/information-document/DP.xlsx)). Others
might exist.

Some examples include:
- `GDPR` - General Data Protection Regulation, Europe
- `HIPAA` - Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, United States
- `NDPR` - Nigeria Data Protection Regulation, Nigeria
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