What is Data Masking?

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Data Masking replaces sensitive values such as Personally Identifiable Information with protected values. This lets you use data for testing, or share it, without exposing real information. It supports compliance with privacy regulations while keeping the data realistic and usable.

To start, go to Tools > Data Masking.