> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://ai-security-docs.akto.io/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://ai-security-docs.akto.io/akto-argus-agentic-ai-security-for-homegrown-ai/agentic-ai-discovery/how-to/redact-sensitive-data.md).

# Redact sensitive data

Protect sensitive data by redacting it from the Akto dashboard and logs.

Redact sensitive data to comply with privacy regulations and prevent unauthorized access. Critical for agent systems handling PII and credentials.

## Redaction Levels

1. **By Data Type**: Redact all instances of a data type (e.g., all API keys)
2. **By Collection**: Redact entire agent/MCP collection
3. **Global**: Redact all data across all agents

## Important Note

{% hint style="warning" %}
Redacting data affects AI Red Teaming. Without stored values, agent requests can't be replayed and scanned.
{% endhint %}

## How Redaction Works

Values are replaced with `*****`:

```json
{"agent_prompt": "*****", "llm_response": "*****"}
```

## Redact by Data Type

1. Go to **Agentic Discovery > Sensitive Data**
2. Select data type
3. Click **Edit**
4. Set **Redact this data type** to **True**

## Redact by Collection

1. Open the agent/MCP collection
2. Click **More options**
3. Select **Redact**
4. Click **Enable**

## Redact All Data

1. Go to **Settings > About**
2. Click **Redact data**
3. Confirm (affects all collections)