Exporting and Importing Sensitive Data Classification

You can export and import sensitive data indicator (SDI) classification at metadata and environment levels via an MS Excel template.

This topic walks you through the following:

Exporting SDI at Metadata Level

To export SDI at metadata level, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Application Menu > Data Catalog > Metadata Manager > Explore.
  2. Click Metadata Options and select Sensitive Data Classification.

    3. Options for sensitive data classification appear.

  3. Click Export Excel.

    4. The Export Sensitive Data Classification page appears.

  4. Use the following options to export SDI at based on assets:
    5. System
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for systems.
    Use one of the following options:
    • Sensitive Only: Use this option to export sensitive systems.
    • Non-Sensitive Only: Use this option to export non-sensitive systems.
    • Sensitive & Non-Sensitive: Use this option to export both sensitive and non-sensitive systems.
    Environment
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for environments.
    Use one of the following options:
    • Sensitive Only: Use this option to export sensitive environments.
    • Non-Sensitive Only: Use this option to export non-sensitive environments.
    • Sensitive & Non-Sensitive: Use this option to export both sensitive and non-sensitive environments.
    Table
    Use this option to export SDI for tables. By default, a list of sensitive tables is exported.
    Column
    Use this option to export SDI for columns. By default, a list of sensitive columns is exported.
  5. Click Export.

SDI classification report is downloaded in the XLSX format.

Exporting SDI at Environment Level

Similarly, to export SDI at environment level, follow these steps:

  1. Go to Application Menu > Data Catalog > Metadata Manager > Explore.
  2. On the Explore tab, click an environment tile.
  3. Click Options.
    The available options appear.
  4. From the environment options list, click Sensitive Data Classification > Export Excel.

    5. The Export Sensitive Data Classification page appears.

  5. Use the following options to export SDI based on assets:
    6. System
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for the associated system. By default, a list of both sensitive and non-sensitive system is exported.
    Environment
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for the environment. By default, a list of both sensitive and non-sensitive environment is exported.
    Table
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for tables in the environment.
    Use one of the following options:
    • Sensitive Only: Use this option to export sensitive tables.
    • Non-Sensitive Only: Use this option to export non-sensitive tables.
    • Sensitive & Non-Sensitive: Use this option to export both sensitive and non-sensitive tables.
    Column
    Switch this option ON to export SDI for columns in the environment.
    Use one of the following options:
    • Sensitive Only: Use this option to export sensitive columns.
    • Non-Sensitive Only: Use this option to export non-sensitive columns.
    • Sensitive & Non-Sensitive: Use this option to export both sensitive and non-sensitive columns.
  6. Click Export.

    7. System Data Classification is downloaded in the XLSX format.

Importing Sensitive Data Classification

You can import SDI from an MS Excel template at system and environment levels.

To import SDI, follow these steps:

  1. On the Explore tab, click Metadata Options and select Sensitive Data Classification.

    2. Options for sensitive data classification appear.


    Alternatively, to import SDI for environments, on the Explore tab, click an environment tile. Then, click Options > Sensitive Data Classification.

  2. Click Import Excel.

    3. The Import Sensitive Data Classification page appears.

  3. Use the following options:
    4. Import Excel
    Use this section to import MS Excel file containing SDI classification for systems and environments. Click to browse and select a file.
    Assets to Import
    Use these options to select the asset types for which you want to import SDI classification.
    Import Options
    • Add New: Use this option to add new classifications to an existing list.
    • Replace: Use this option to replace existing classifications with new ones.
  4. Click Import.

    5. Sensitive data classification is imported.