The correct option is Inactive.

Inactive is correct because information barrier rules in this state are configured but not enforced and they will not block user communication until the security team intentionally enables them. Leaving rules inactive allows administrators to validate group membership and rule logic and it prevents accidental disruption to business workflows while the team prepares for enforcement.

Pending review is incorrect because that label implies an internal status rather than a clear non‑enforcing configuration and it does not guarantee that rules will remain unenforced during testing and validation.

Active is incorrect because activating rules applies enforcement immediately and that can block communications and workflows before the security team has completed testing and stakeholder sign off.

Draft is incorrect because drafts indicate work in progress and may not represent a fully configured rule set that can be reliably tested at scale. It is safer to finalize rules and then leave them Inactive until the team is ready to enforce them.

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