# What is Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting used for? What is Oracle Data Masking and Subsetting used for? ##### Post Metadata

# The Data Masking and Subsetting features for Oracle Database Plug-in is really helpful in securely managing test data generated by the systems. It is helping organizations to achieve data privacy along with data compliance for testing and development databases that are hosted on the Oracle Cloud. It also greatly reduces the risk that most companies take regarding the data that they have, sort of like an insurance policy. Apart from helping in data hiding for others, it also serves as a great tool to be used in house too! The Data Masking and Subsetting features for Oracle Database Plug-in is really helpful in securely managing test data generated by the systems. It is helping organizations to achieve data privacy along with data compliance for testing and development databases that are hosted on the Oracle Cloud. It also greatly reduces the risk that most companies take regarding the data that they have, sort of like an insurance policy. Apart from helping in data hiding for others, it also serves as a great tool to be used in house too! ##### Post Metadata - Net upvotes: 1

# What other ways can data be masked or optimised to enhance the security without a impact on performance and lags ? ##### Post Metadata