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# Create a policy

# Create a Data Discovery policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Brazil  
Updated September 10, 2026  
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Create a Data Discovery Policy for granular control over your Data Discovery jobs.

## Before you begin

Role required: admin, sn_data_discovery_admin, data_privacy_admin

## Procedure

1. Navigate to AllSystem SecurityData Discovery (Classic)Data Discovery Policies.
2. Select the New button.
3. Fill in the form.  
   {#create-a-data-discovery-policy__table_rw2_21h_cgc__entry__2}

   | Label | Description |
   |-|-|
   | Name | Name of the policy |
   | Target Column(s) | Select the target columns to use in the policy Note: If no columns are selected, all columns of the target table will be scanned |
   | Target Table | Select the target table to use in the policy |
   | Active | Determines if the policy is active or inactive Note: Defaults to active |
   | Data Pattern | The data pattern the policy will use. |
   [Table 1. Data Discovery Policy]

   {#create-a-data-discovery-policy__table_rw2_21h_cgc}
4. Select Submit.

## Result

Select the policy when creating a [Data Discovery jobs](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/YsepJPmoVoqO3nR7QWGOmQ "Data Discovery reviews your targeted information using user-defined data patterns and target tables.").

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