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title: Configure target tables
description: Target tables are only used when defining real time anonymization policies. They are the basis for which users can select tables and columns in the policy creation process.
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product: Data Discovery
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last_updated: "2026-03-12"
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breadcrumb: [Data Discovery jobs, Exploring Data Discovery \(Classic\), Data Discovery, Platform Privacy]
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# Configure target tables

Target tables are only used when defining real time anonymization policies. They are the basis for which users can select tables and columns in the policy creation process.

## Before you begin

Role required: data\_discovery\_admin

## About this task

When a data discovery job is run it will run against all target tables with all active patterns.

## Procedure

1.  Select **System Security** > **Data Discovery \(Classic\)** > **Target Tables**.

2.  Select **New**.

3.  Select your target table in the **Table Name** field.

4.  Select **Submit**.