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title: "Mask Database Activity - Full Release"
slug: "mask-database-activity-full-release"
description: "Data masking, is the process of replacing sensitive information in databases with fabricated, yet realistic, data. "
updated: 2023-10-13T13:23:54Z
published: 2023-10-13T13:23:54Z
---

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# Mask Database Activity - Full Release

Data masking, is the process of replacing sensitive information in databases with fabricated, yet realistic, data. The technique is designed to protect the actual data while still being able to use the database system for various tasks, including software testing, user training, or data analysis, among others.

This process ensures that sensitive data remains inaccessible to those who do not need to see it, thereby reducing the potential for data breaches and unauthorized access.

[**Check out our complete Database Activity page to learn more.**](/kb/docs/mask-database)

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## Related

- [Enterprise Test Data Release Notes](/test-data-automation-release-notes.md)
- [Data Activities](/database-activity-tutorials.md)