In today’s data-driven landscape, organizations are handling more sensitive data than ever before. But with that growth comes a simple, nagging question: Do you actually know where your sensitive data lives? At ALTR, we’ve made it our mission to make that discovery process not just possible—but painless. And with our latest enhancements to ALTR Classification, finding and understanding your sensitive data is easier, faster, and more intuitive than ever. 

What’s New: Smarter Classification That Works Where You Work 

We’re excited to share several updates designed to streamline and elevate the experience of data classification in ALTR: 

1. Classification for Databricks is Here 

For teams using Databricks, classification just got a whole lot easier. ALTR now supports Google Data Loss Prevention (DLP) to classify data in DBX warehouses, enabling Databricks users to: 

• Automatically identify sensitive data types, including PII, PHI, financial information, and more 

• Set and manage data access policies directly within ALTR 

• Leverage our powerful masking features to control data visibility 

This brings seamless data governance and classification to another leading data platform—helping security and data teams cover more ground without adding complexity. 

Note: On-demand classification from the ALTR UI for Databricks is coming very soon—our front-end team is putting the final touches on it as we speak. 

2. Better UX for Everyone—From Engineers to Execs 

We know that not every user interacting with data is deeply technical. That’s why we’ve introduced user experience improvements that make ALTR’s classification features more approachable and actionable for everyone on your team: 

• Simplified navigation for launching reports and reviewing classification results 

• Clear labeling and visual indicators to help teams identify sensitive data at a glance 

• Easier integration with downstream tools and workflows 

Whether you’re a data engineer, compliance officer, or business analyst, ALTR helps you go from confusion to clarity with minimal clicks. 

3. New Overview Page for Classification Reports 

Keeping track of multiple classification reports across data sources can be a chore—so we’ve fixed that. Our new Classification Overview Page gives you: 

• A high-level snapshot of all your classification activity 

• Easy sorting and filtering so you can locate the insights that matter 

• A centralized, organized view that helps you track and act on sensitive data across the enterprise 

It’s your new command center for data discovery. 

4. Enhanced Report Views for Easy Review 

We’ve also refined the individual report layout to make it easier to: 

• Review discovered classifiers 

• Spot potential issues at a glance 

• Take immediate action on any sensitive data findings 

We’ve removed the noise and doubled down on clarity—so you can spend less time decoding reports and more time applying governance. 

Why Classification Matters: Know Your Data, Secure Your Future 

If you don’t know what sensitive data you’re holding, you can’t protect it. ALTR Classification gives you a scalable, repeatable way to discover: 

• What data you have 

• What’s considered sensitive or regulated 

• Where your risk exposure lies 

From there, you can use ALTR’s masking and access control policies to ensure only the right people can access the right data at the right time. 

With support for platforms like Snowflake, Databricks, and others, ALTR meets you where your data lives—and gives you the tools to secure it without slowing innovation. 

Get Started with Classification in ALTR Today 

Running a classification report is as easy as clicking on a data source in the ALTR UI and selecting your preferred classification method. With intuitive workflows and powerful integrations, ALTR removes the guesswork from data discovery and governance. 

Sensitive data shouldn’t be a mystery. With ALTR, it won’t be. 

Explore the latest updates to ALTR Classification and start building a stronger, smarter data governance foundation today.