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# Dataset attributes

You can create and use dataset attributes to group and segregate datasets based on criteria that is important to your organization. An attribute consists of an attribute name and one or more values. Once attributes are created and associated with datasets, you can use the Sensitive Data dashboard to view the quantity of data associated with your attributes relative to your weighted labels.

For example, you may have several SharePoint datasets that host blank new hire forms , a SharePoint dataset that hosts employee benefit videos, and a file share dataset that hosts completed new hire forms. You can create an attribute for "Human Resources" that includes "new hires" and "benefits" values. You assign the "Human Resources" "new hires" value to the SharePoint dataset for the blank new hire forms and to the file system dataset for the completed new hire forms. You then assign the "Human Resources" "benefits" value to the SharePoint dataset for the employee benefits videos. On the Sensitive Data dashboard, select to view the Human Resources attribute chart instead of the agent clusters chart and see the number of items identified by the selected weighted labels for each attribute value.

Dataset attributes and values can be created and then assigned to datasets, or created and assigned to a dataset when you initially create or edit a dataset (see Sources and datasets). You must have at least one value associated with an attribute name to associate the attribute with a dataset and to view the attribute on the Sensitive Data dashboard.

To create a dataset attribute

1. In the primary navigation pane, click Sources > Dataset Attributes.

   The Dataset Attributes page opens.

2. Click NEW ATTRIBUTE.

   The New Dataset Attribute dialog opens.

3. Type a unique, meaningful Name for the new attribute.

   Limits: Maximum 50 characters.

4. Click CREATE.

   The new dataset attribute is created.

   Continue on to add values to your new attribute.

To create a value for dataset attribute

1. On the Dataset Attributes page, click or hover over the row for the desired attribute ().

   Action icons display in the right column.

2. Click the add value icon () associated with the desired attribute.

   The New Value dialog opens.

3. Type a unique, meaningful Name for the new value.

   Limits: Maximum 50 characters.

4. Click CREATE.

   The new value is created under the selected attribute.

To edit a dataset attribute

1. On the Dataset Attributes page, click the name of the attribute () you want to edit.

   TIP: You can also click or hover over the row of the desired attribute and then click the edit icon ().

2. Edit the attribute name as desired.

3. Click SAVE.

   The changes to the attribute name are saved.

To edit a dataset attribute value

1. On the Dataset Attributes page, expand the attribute () that includes the desired value.

2. Click the name of the attribute value () you want to edit.

   TIP: You can also click or hover over the row of the desired attribute value and then click the edit icon ().

3. Edit the attribute value name as desired.

4. Click SAVE.

   The changes to the attribute value are saved.

Attributes and values that have been associated with a dataset cannot be deleted. You must remove the association to the dataset (edit the dataset) before you can delete the attribute or value. If associations exist, you are notified when you attempt to delete the attribute or individual value.

To delete a dataset attribute value

1. On the Dataset Attributes page, expand the attribute () that includes the desired value.

2. Click or hover over the row for the desired attribute value () you want to delete.

   Action icons display in the right column.

3. Click the delete icon () associated with the desired attribute value.

4. In the confirmation dialog, click YES to confirm the action.

   TIP: If the value is associated with one or more datasets, you will see a notification. You must review your datasets and edit any datasets to remove the selected attribute or value. Click OK to close the message.

   The selected dataset attribute value is deleted.

To delete a dataset attribute and all included values

1. On the Dataset Attributes page, click or hover over the row for the attribute () you want to delete.

   Action icons display in the right column.

2. Click the delete icon () associated with the desired attribute .

3. In the confirmation dialog, click YES to confirm the action.

   TIP: If any value under this attribute is associated with a dataset, you will see a message lists the datasets. You must edit the defined datasets and remove the attribute values. Click OK to close the message.

   The selected dataset attribute is deleted.

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