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

SAP Term: mask

• Component: CA-DPP

• Component Name: Data Protection and Privacy

• Description: To display data in such a way that its original appearance is altered and it is no longer possible to determine which person the data is related to.

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• Key Concepts: 
  A mask is a feature of the SAP Data Protection and Privacy (CA-DPP) component that allows users to hide sensitive data from unauthorized users. It is used to protect data from being seen or accessed by those who do not have the necessary permissions. The mask can be applied to any field in a database, such as a customer's address or credit card number.
  
  How to use it: 
  To use the mask feature, users must first create a masking rule. This rule defines which fields should be masked and how they should be masked. For example, a user may choose to mask all credit card numbers with asterisks (*). Once the rule is created, it can be applied to any database containing the specified fields.
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a masking rule, it is important to consider the type of data that needs to be protected. For example, if a user wants to protect customer addresses, they should create a rule that masks all address fields with asterisks (*). Additionally, users should ensure that the masking rule is applied consistently across all databases containing the specified fields.
  
  Related Information: 
  The SAP Data Protection and Privacy (CA-DPP) component also includes other features such as encryption and access control. Additionally, SAP provides resources such as tutorials and documentation to help users understand how to use these features.