Protect Your Sensitive Data with Automatic Detection
Sensitive Data Detector is a powerful security add-on for Google Sheets™ and Google Docs™ that automatically identifies and alerts you to sensitive information like credit card numbers, Social Security Numbers, phone numbers, email addresses, and other personally identifiable information (PII).
Key Features:
🔍 Comprehensive Detection Rules

US Credit Card Numbers (Visa, Mastercard, AmEx, Discover) with Luhn validation
US Social Security Numbers (SSN) with format validation
US Employer Identification Numbers (EIN)
US Phone Numbers (NANP format)
Email addresses
IMEI, IMSI, ICCID hardware identifiers
US DEA Numbers
IBAN and SWIFT/BIC codes
IP Addresses (IPv4/IPv6)
AWS Access Keys and Google API Keys
Custom pattern detection with regular expressions

⚡ Real-Time & Scheduled Monitoring

Live detection as you type in Google Sheets™
On-demand scanning for Google Docs™
Scheduled scans (hourly, daily, weekly)
Instant alerts when sensitive data is detected

📧 Smart Alert System

Email notifications for new detections
In-app alerts and warnings
Cell comments to mark sensitive data locations
Customizable alert preferences per rule

📊 Comprehensive Reporting

Detailed detection logs with timestamps
Exportable CSV reports
Severity classification (High, Medium, Low)
Automatic deduplication to prevent alert fatigue

🎯 Flexible Rule Management

Pre-configured built-in rules for common data types
Create custom detection rules with regex patterns
Enable/disable rules individually
Configure actions per rule (alert, email, log)

🔒 Privacy & Security

All processing happens within your Google Workspace™
No data is sent to external servers
Sensitive values are never logged
Compliant with data protection requirements

💼 Perfect For:

Financial institutions handling credit card data
Healthcare organizations managing patient information
HR departments with employee SSNs
Compliance teams ensuring data protection
Any organization handling sensitive customer data

How It Works:

Install the add-on in your Google Sheets™ or Google Docs™
Configure detection rules and monitoring preferences
The app automatically scans for sensitive data patterns
Receive instant alerts when sensitive information is detected
Review detailed logs and take action to secure your data

Licensing:
Free 90-day trial included. After the trial period, a license is required to continue using all features. Licenses are per-user and work across all your documents.
Use Cases:
✓ Prevent accidental sharing of credit card numbers
✓ Identify SSN exposure in HR spreadsheets
✓ Audit documents for PII before external sharing
✓ Ensure GDPR/CCPA compliance in data repositories
✓ Detect API keys and credentials in documentation
Support:
Need help? Visit our support page or contact us directly. We're committed to helping you protect your sensitive data.

Permissions Required:
This add-on requires access to:

View and manage spreadsheets/documents where installed
Send email notifications for alerts
Access your email address for licensing

Your privacy is our priority. We never access, store, or transmit your document content outside of Google's secure environment.

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