Add or remove data patterns for sensitive content detection
task australia Updated Sep 10, 2026 1 min read configure-regex-patterns.md
Add or remove data patterns to customize what the Smart Docs Agent suggests during redaction.
Before you begin
Role required: platform_document_management_admin
Procedure
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Navigate to All > System Security > Data Privacy > Privacy Policy Advanced Configuration.
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Select Document Redaction-sn_doc_gen_ai.
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Select and open Select Data Patterns.
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Select and add or remove patterns as needed.
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Select Save.
To create custom data patterns beyond the provided defaults, see Configure Data Discovery patterns.
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---
title: Add or remove data patterns for sensitive content detection
description: Add or remove data patterns to customize what the Smart Docs Agent suggests during redaction.
locale: en-US
canonical_url: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/configure-regex-patterns.html
release: australia
topic_type: task
last_updated: "2026-09-10"
reading_time_minutes: 1
breadcrumb: [Redact sensitive data from documents using AI, Use, ServiceNow Otto in Document Management, Manage content capabilities, Extend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities]
---
# Add or remove data patterns for sensitive content detection
Add or remove data patterns to customize what the Smart Docs Agent suggests during redaction.
## Before you begin
Role required: platform\_document\_management\_admin
## Procedure
1. Navigate to **All** > **System Security** > **Data Privacy** > **Privacy Policy Advanced Configuration**.
2. Select **Document Redaction-sn\_doc\_gen\_ai**.
3. Select and open **Select Data Patterns**.
4. Select and add or remove patterns as needed.
5. Select **Save**.
To create custom data patterns beyond the provided defaults, see [Configure Data Discovery patterns](https://raw.githubusercontent.com/ServiceNow/ServiceNowDocs/australia/markdown/platform-security/configure-data-discovery-patterns.md).
| title | Add or remove data patterns for sensitive content detection |
| description | Add or remove data patterns to customize what the Smart Docs Agent suggests during redaction. |
| locale | en-US |
| canonical_url | https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/servicenow-platform/configure-regex-patterns.html |
| release | australia |
| topic_type | task |
| last_updated | 2026-09-10 |
| reading_time_minutes | 1 |
| breadcrumb | Redact sensitive data from documents using AIUseServiceNow Otto in Document ManagementManage content capabilitiesExtend ServiceNow AI Platform capabilities |