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# Create new policy

# Create new policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Create a Data Discovery policy to begin scanning tables for data patterns.

## Before you begin

Role required: discovery.admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllData DiscoveryPolicy.
2. Select the Create new policy button.  
   Edit or delete an existing policy by selecting the three dots ![Three dots expandable]() icon.
3. Fill in the fields of the pop-up window.  
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   | Field | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Enter a unique name for the policy |
   | Data patterns | Select which sensitive data patterns to scan for. You can select multiple data patterns Note: AI/ML model based data patterns require an additional license and are subject to additional terms and conditions. |
   | Select user tables and columns | Check the table(s) to be scanned Note: All selected table columns will be scanned by default. See the step below to narrow your selection to specific columns |
   | Selected tables and columns | Displays a list of currently selected tables and columns for the policy |
   [Table 1. New Discovery Policy form]

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4. **Optional:** Select the arrow ![Select the arrow]() icon to view and select specific columns of the table.
5. Select Save.

## Result

By default the new policy will be set to Active. Select the three dots ![Three dots expandable]() icon and select Deactivate policy/Activate policy to switch its state.

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