Create new policy
Create a Data Discovery policy to begin scanning tables for data patterns.
Before you begin
Role required: discovery.admin
Procedure
Navigate to All > Data Discovery > Policy.
Select the Create new policy button.
Edit or delete an existing policy by selecting the three dots
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Three dots expandable icon.
Three dots expandable icon.
- Fill in the fields of the pop-up window.
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
| Name | Enter a unique name for the policy |
| Data patterns | Select which sensitive data patterns to scan for. You can select multiple data patternsNote: AI/ML model based data patterns require an additional license and are subject to additional terms and conditions. |
| Select user tables and columns | Check the table(s) to be scannedNote: All selected table columns will be scanned by default. See the step below to narrow your selection to specific columns |
| Selected tables and columns | Displays a list of currently selected tables and columns for the policy |
- Select the arrow
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Select the arrow icon to view and select specific columns of the table.
Select the arrow icon to view and select specific columns of the table.
- Select Save.
Result
By default the new policy will be set to Active. Select the three dots
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Three dots expandable icon and select **Deactivate policy**/**Activate policy** to switch its state.
Three dots expandable icon and select **Deactivate policy**/**Activate policy** to switch its state.