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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: "2026-08-05"
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).