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Data Classification will soon scan Unity Catalog views

Data Classification will soon scan Unity Catalog views in addition to tables, with columns classified for sensitive data using the same detection engine as tables.

What it does

Data Classification will soon scan Unity Catalog views in addition to tables, with columns classified for sensitive data using the same detection engine as tables. This is a Beta feature. This page describes how to use Databricks Data Classification in Unity Catalog to automatically classify and tag sensitive data in your catalog.

Why it matters

It is critical for data teams to understand what kind of sensitive data exists in each table so that they can both govern and democratize access to this data.

Architecture
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In short

Data Classification will soon scan Unity Catalog views in addition to tables, with columns classified for sensitive data using the same detection engine as tables. This is a Beta feature.

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Key takeaway
Data Classification will soon scan Unity Catalog views in addition to tables, with columns classified for sensitive data using the same detection engine as tables.
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