When using data templates to import data into dev1, which option helps to avoid sensitive data exposure?

To prevent sensitive data exposure when importing data using data templates, using the Replace Value option for sensitive data fields is an effective approach. This method allows you to substitute sensitive information with placeholder values or anonymized data, ensuring that no actual sensitive data is transferred during the import process.

This is highly important for maintaining compliance with data protection regulations and safeguarding personally identifiable information (PII) or other confidential data. By employing the Replace Value option, you actively mitigate the risk of exposing sensitive data while still enabling your development environment to function properly with relevant data structures.

In contrast, using the Scramble Value option may obscure data, but it is not specifically tailored for sensitive fields since it can affect data integrity and may not offer the specificity needed for compliance. Meanwhile, utilizing original data without modifications poses a clear risk of exposing sensitive information. Enabling full data import from production heightens this risk further by transferring all data, including sensitive information, into the development environment without safeguards. Therefore, opting for the Replace Value option is the most suitable method for enhancing data security during the import process.