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# Data Discovery policy

# Data Discovery policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Use Data Discovery policies to define what sensitive data patterns should be identified and how they should be handled.

The Policy tab of Data Discovery reviews current discovery policies. View additional details of a policy by seleting the View details button. Edit, delete, and switch the state of current policies by selecting the
three dots ![Three dots expandable](). To create a new policy see [Create new policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/h3bQ2~~fp9xuaa7Loq9mmQ "Create a Data Discovery policy to begin scanning tables for data patterns.").