Databricks profiler overview

The Profiler automatically scans your data to identify sensitive columns and recommend masking algorithms, eliminating the need for manual inventory creation.

It classifies each column against a profile set, which is a collection of rules such as ADDRESS or LAST_NAME, and builds a masking inventory: a list of sensitive columns and the recommended masking algorithm for each. This inventory is saved as a data set and can be used directly in a Hyperscale masking job.