Data Masking
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数据脱敏
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Also known as: data obfuscation, redaction masking
Last updated August 9, 2026
Definition
Data masking hides or transforms sensitive fields in non-production copies so developers can test without seeing real secrets.
Real-World Example
Replacing real SSNs with fake numbers in a staging database is data masking.
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