# Privacy audit report

The **Privacy audit report** (Privacy Report) shows how sensitive data is protected. It works as a pre-check and as an after-the-fact audit snapshot. It lists privacy status per column.

## When to use the Privacy Report

### Before running a job (pre-check)

Export a Privacy Report to confirm that:

* PII columns are correctly identified
* Generators are applied where needed
* [Consistent mapping](/configure-a-data-generation-job/configure-column-settings/consistent-mapping.md) matches your risk posture
* No sensitive columns remain **Unprotected**

### After a job completes (verification)

A Privacy Report is generated automatically after each job so you can confirm:

* The privacy status at the time the job ran
* The applied generator configuration used for the job
* Any remaining sensitive columns that may require follow-up

### What’s included in the report

The Privacy Report is exported as a **CSV file** containing **one tab** with a row for every column in the workspace.

Each row includes:

* **Workspace mode**
* **Schema**
* **Table**
* **Column**
* **Data type**
* **PII** (True/False)
* **PII scan suggestion** (only shown if a suggestion exists and was not rejected)
* **Applied generator**
* **Consistent mapping enabled** (True/False)
* **Column privacy status**, one of:
  * **Unprotected**
  * **Protected**
  * **Non-PII**
  * **Excluded table**

### Exporting the report

#### Export anytime (current workspace state)

This export reflects the **protection level at the moment you export it**.

1. Open the workspace you want to review.
2. Go to the **Main hub** in the job configuration.
3. In the **Main hub panel**, export the **Privacy Report**.

#### Export for a specific job (job-time snapshot)

A Privacy Report is automatically created after each data generation job and reflects the **protection level at the moment the job ran**.

You can export it from:

* The **Job summary panel**
* The **Jobs panel**, after selecting one or more job(s)

{% hint style="info" %}
You can export the Privacy Report without generating data. Use it as a configuration and privacy check whenever needed.
{% endhint %}

### Interpreting “Column privacy status”

Use this as a quick triage label. The report is still column-level, not “dataset certified”.

* **Unprotected**: The column needs protection, but none is applied.
  * Typical causes: PII=True and no generator. Or a risky generator choice.
* **Protected**: A protection method is applied.
  * Example: Mock, Mask, AI synthesize, or another configured generator.
* **Non-PII**: The column is not marked as PII.
* **Excluded table**: The table is excluded from the job configuration.

#### What to do next

1. Filter the report to `Column privacy status = Unprotected`.
2. Fix the column configuration.
   * Re-run the [PII scanner](/configure-a-data-generation-job/privacy-dashboard/automatic-pii-discovery-with-pii-scanner.md) if PII detection looks off or re-assign PII statuses manually.
   * Apply a generator or exclude the column/table.
3. Export again to confirm the status changed.

### Known considerations

{% hint style="warning" %}
The report depends on correct PII identification and correct configuration. If either is wrong, statuses can be misleading. Always review **Unprotected** columns before running jobs.
{% endhint %}


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