# Distributed processing of sensitive documents reference architecture
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 Governments often need to separate their processing in segmented ways to heighten the level of security. This often occurs when the information is classified as confidential. However, there is still a need to effectively process the data in segregated environments. In this scenario, the processing of sensitive documents might involve distributed and separated systems. 

![A reference architecture diagram that shows a reference architecture for the distributed processing of sensitive data, including information or documents.](http://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/government-lens/images/sensitive.png)