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# Exploring Data Discovery (Classic)

# Exploring Data Discovery (Classic) {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
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Use Data Discovery to identify sensitive data within an instance, such as credit card information, emails, or social security numbers.

Data Discovery runs a user-defined set of jobs on a set of tables. The jobs search for and report sensitive information for review on the Data Discovery dashboard. A scheduled job automatically uses all active data patterns and target tables when it runs.

Data Discovery also includes pre-allocated roles with varying levels of access to data.

## Access the Data Discovery dashboard {#data-discovery__section_bbr_xdc_dxb}

Navigate to AllSystem SecurityData Discovery (Classic)Dashboard to view the Data Discovery Dashboard and to review your current job findings. Figure 1. Data Discovery Dashboard

## Discovered Data Patterns {#data-discovery__section_yxm_2hm_bcc}

Tip:  
Select a record to view more information and take further action with the findings. See [Data Discovery job results](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/Wh95cK5PMSv63o76Vuc_hw#data-discovery-findings "The Data Discovery Findings page shows details on the data found by a job. You can use the Findings page to review the results of a job and begin classifying data.") for more.

The Discovered Data Patterns chart displays the number and percentage of currently discovered data patterns. Select a section to take further action.

## Data Discovery Findings by Status {#data-discovery__section_ktr_thm_bcc}

The Data Discovery Findings chart reviews the number and percentage of currently discovered data patterns by their status.

## Discovered Tables {#data-discovery__section_fmp_5hm_bcc}

The Discovered tables highlight which tables currently discovered data is in, and their data pattern.

## Columns with Discovered Data {#data-discovery__section_msg_vhm_bcc}

The Columns with Discovered Data section reviews currently discovered data by their column.

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