Sensitive Info Type Creation

This guide will provide background information on how to create a new sensitive information type that will be enforced through security and compliance policies.

Role Requirements

Procedure Scope: Administrators

Required Group Membership: Admin.Security

Creating a Sensitive Info Type Data Classifier

1. Navigate to the Sensitive Info Types - Purview portal, locate and select Create Sensitive Info Type.
   
2. A redirection will occur, start the creation process by providing basic information like name and description of the rule. Select Next to continue.
   
3. Next select Create Pattern to define the rule your policy will utilize to detect sensitive information. Provide the pattern with a confidence level, primary element, and any other additional information that will improve accuracy. Select Create to generate the rule, select Next to proceed.
   
4. The confidence level will be restated in the next step, additionally a reiteration of providing additional supporting elements to help reduce the likelihood of false positives. Select Next to finalize the creation process.
   
5. A final review will be displayed showing all the configured items, if a discrepancy is detected select the Edit button next to the corresponding section to make the proper adjustments. Once everything is finalized, select Create to publish the new rule.
   
6. A prompt will be displayed showing the successful creation of the rule. Select Done to finalize the rule.
   

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