What is blocking period in SAP CA-DPP - Data Protection and Privacy?

SAP Term: blocking period

• Component: CA-DPP

• Component Name: Data Protection and Privacy

• Description: The period of time after the end of purpose EoP and subsequent processes related to the original purpose residence time. During the blocking period, personal data is blocked and can only be processed in case of mandatory legal provisions.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A blocking period is a feature of the SAP Data Protection and Privacy (CA-DPP) component that allows users to temporarily block access to certain data. This feature is used to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access. The blocking period can be set for a specific amount of time, or it can be indefinite. 
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the blocking period feature, users must first select the data they want to block. This can be done by selecting the data in the SAP system or by using a query. Once the data is selected, users can set the blocking period for the selected data. The blocking period can be set for a specific amount of time, or it can be indefinite. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When setting a blocking period, it is important to consider how long the data needs to be blocked for. If the data needs to be blocked for an indefinite amount of time, it is important to ensure that the blocking period is regularly reviewed and updated as needed. 
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Data Protection and Privacy (CA-DPP) component also includes other features such as data masking and encryption. These features can be used in conjunction with the blocking period feature to further protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.