Edit a Data Class

Depending upon the Type of data class one is working with:

• Data-detected
• Metadata-detected
• Compound type

the options will be different. However, for all types, there are common actions and properties.

Steps

1. Manage data classes.
2. If the data class does not yet exist, add the data class.
3. Select the status of the data class:
   • Enable: This data class will be included in the next data classification operation.
   • Disable: This data class will not be included in the next data classification operation.

4. Edit the following text fields:
   • NAME: Name of the data class
   • DESCRIPTION: Primary text description of the data class
5. Pick one or more data CLASSIFICATION GROUPS this data class is to be a member of.

6. Pick a TERM from a glossary this data class will be associated with. This term will be used as part of the semantic lineage just as one that is semantically mapped or classified.
7. Select DEFAULT SENSITIVITY: specifies the Sensitivity Label that will be assigned to and data element that classified by this data class. Sensitivity Label assignment can control the hiding of data profiling and sampling information on the object page even for data viewers.

8. Select Auto Learning: to allow the data class to be auto-populated with a pattern based upon existing imported objects.
9. Click SAVE.

The options will be different depending upon what type of data class you are editing. However, for all types, there are common actions and properties.

• Data-detected
• Metadata-detected
• Compound

Example

Sign in as Administrator and go to MANAGE > Data Classes.

Enter “Product” in the Search box.

Click the line for the Product Number Pattern class

Enter the pattern “AA-A999”in the DATA PATTERN box. Select “20”in the MATCHING THREASHOLD (%) box. Click SAVE.