Detecto: Personal Data Detection in Databases and IT Systems
How does Detecto scan databases for personal data? Automatic inventory for GDPR and DORA compliance.
Databases are the heart of every organization's IT systems - and simultaneously the main repository of personal data. Detecto is a specialized tool for automatic scanning of databases and IT systems for personal data, supporting GDPR and DORA compliance.
How does Detecto scan databases?
Detecto connects to databases through standard protocols (JDBC, ODBC) and analyzes structure and content. The process includes: metadata scanning (table and column names), data sampling for pattern identification, heuristic and ML analysis for classification. The system recognizes personal data even when column names are unclear (e.g., "field1" instead of "national_id").
What database systems does Detecto support?
Detecto supports all popular systems: relational (PostgreSQL, MySQL, SQL Server, Oracle, MariaDB), NoSQL (MongoDB, Elasticsearch, Redis), data warehouses (Snowflake, BigQuery, Redshift), legacy systems. Thanks to modular architecture, support for specialized industry systems can be added.
How does Detecto support DORA compliance?
DORA requires financial institutions to inventory information assets. Detecto automates this process, providing: a map of all databases in the organization, identification of personal data and their categories, data sensitivity classification, a report for auditors and regulators. This is key support for ICT risk management requirements.
What does a Detecto report look like?
The report contains: list of scanned systems and databases, identified tables with personal data, data types (direct identifiers, quasi-identifiers, sensitive data), risk assessment for each location, action recommendations (anonymization, pseudonymization, access restriction). The dashboard enables drill-down to individual column level.
**Detecto** from Wizards.io is a comprehensive solution for discovering personal data in IT infrastructure. Combined with **Revelio** (documents), it provides a complete picture of personal data in the organization. **Nocturno** can then anonymize identified data, and **Oblivio** manage their retention.
Personal data inventory in databases is a GDPR and DORA requirement. Detecto automates this process, ensuring accuracy and repeatability impossible to achieve manually.