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Data Management:Disable the sensitive data protection feature

Last Updated:Mar 28, 2026

Disable the sensitive data protection feature for a database instance when you no longer need it. After disabling, the data classification information, data sensitivity levels, and masking rule configurations for that instance are deleted. The database instance itself is not affected and continues to run normally in DMS.

Warning

After you disable this feature, sensitive data on the database instance is not protected. The data classification information, data sensitivity levels, and masking rule configurations on the database instance are deleted. Proceed with caution.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, make sure you have one of the following system roles:

  • DMS administrator

  • Database administrator (DBA)

  • Security administrator

Usage notes

If you are billed for this feature using the pay-as-you-go billing method, charges continue after you disable the feature. To stop charges, unsubscribe from the feature.

Disable the feature

Log on to the DMS console V5.0 and use one of the following methods.

Method 1: Disable from the console homepage

  1. In the left-side navigation pane, right-click the database instance and click Edit.

  2. In the Basic Information section of the Edit dialog box, deselect Sensitive Data Protection

  3. Click Save.

Method 2: Disable from the Sensitive Data Assets page

  1. Move the pointer over the 2023-01-28_15-57-17.png icon in the upper-left corner and choose All Features > Security and disaster recovery (DBS) > Sensitive Data > Sensitive Data Assets.

    Note

    If you use the DMS console in normal mode, choose Security and disaster recovery (DBS) > Sensitive Data > Sensitive Data Assets in the top navigation bar.

  2. In the Instance List section, click the Enabled tab. Select Authorized from the authorization drop-down list.

  3. Find the database instance, and choose More > Disable Sensitive Data Protection in the Operation column.

  4. In the Prompt message, click OK.