Unstructured Discovery

Unstructured Discovery uncovers and classifies personal data living in non-conventional data models, for comprehensive governance.
Transcend Unstructured Discovery

Unstructured Discovery locates personal data hidden in files, documents, and other unstructured content across your organization. Unlike databases with clearly defined tables and columns, unstructured data exists in formats like PDFs, text files, spreadsheets, presentations, and more.

The feature works through a two-step process:

  1. File Discovery: First, it scans your connected unstructured data systems to identify all objects and files
  2. Content Classification: Then, it samples and analyzes file contents to identify personal data using AI and pattern matching

This comprehensive approach helps you discover personal data that might otherwise remain hidden in your organization's documents, enabling complete data mapping for privacy compliance.

Connecting Data Systems

Utilize Unstructured Discovery to discover datapoints within your Data Systems

Managing Connected Data Systems from Discovery

Manage and view your connected data systems with Unstructured Discovery

Browse, Filter, and Edit Unstructured Discovery Results

Find your target Data Systems and/or Datapoints with ease through filtering

Classifying File Contents

Understand how classification works for the different Data Discovery products