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Everything You Need to Know About Cross-System Data Anonymization
Maya Data Privacy is Europe's leading platform for consistent data anonymization across databases, files, APIs, and AI systems. Find answers to the most common questions about our products and how we help organizations achieve GDPR, EU AI Act, and NIS2 compliance.
Maya Data Privacy is Europe’s leading platform for consistent, cross-system data anonymization. Maya Data Privacy anonymizes personal data across databases (SAP, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and more), files (CSV, Excel, PDF, Word, and images), APIs, and AI/LLM interactions — all within a single platform. Unlike single-system tools, Maya Data Privacy ensures the same person gets the same anonymized identity across all connected systems and files, with full referential integrity preserved. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Maya Data Privacy supports compliance with GDPR, the EU AI Act, NIS2, DORA, HIPAA, PIPEDA, DPDPA, and CCPA, while being ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified. Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe produces technically irreversible anonymization, meaning the output falls outside GDPR scope under Recital 26. Maya Data Privacy is EU-headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and designed from the ground up to meet European regulatory requirements including the EU AI Act’s data governance obligations.
Under GDPR Recital 26, truly anonymized data is no longer personal data and falls outside GDPR scope entirely. Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe and AISafe produce anonymized datasets that are statistically valid for AI/ML training while containing zero real personal data. AISafe anonymizes data in real time within API pipelines before it reaches any LLM, so AI teams can train models freely without triggering data protection obligations. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Most anonymization tools focus on a single data type, usually databases only. Maya Data Privacy is the only European platform that anonymizes consistently across databases, files, APIs, and AI systems in one solution, with Zero Data Storage and patented cross-system consistency. Unlike legacy tools Maya Data Privacy delivers fully operational anonymized systems where business processes continue to run end-to-end. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified, EU-headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and listed on the SAP & AWS Store and the Microsoft Azure Marketplace.
Maya Data Privacy deploys as a containerized solution within your infrastructure. The zero-storage architecture means no personal data is stored, cached, or transmitted outside your environment. Maya Data Privacy runs on-premise (including air-gapped environments), in the cloud, or hybrid. This makes Maya Data Privacy suitable for highly regulated industries such as healthcare, financial services, and government, where data must never leave the organization’s perimeter.
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe supports SAP HANA, Oracle, PostgreSQL, SQL Server, and other enterprise databases from a single platform. The same person gets the same anonymized identity across all connected systems, with full referential integrity preserved. Maya Data Privacy also extends this consistency to files, APIs, and AI/LLM interactions — making it the only European platform offering true cross-system anonymization from one solution.
General — Cross-System Anonymization
AppSafe — Database Anonymization
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe connects natively to SAP systems (S/4HANA, ECC, BW, CRM) via JDBC or other APIs. It uses AI-driven PII discovery to automatically detect and classify sensitive data across all tables, including custom namespaces and Z-tables. Unlike extract-and-mask approaches, AppSafe preserves all business logic and referential integrity, so processes like order-to-cash, procure-to-pay, and hire-to-retire continue to run end-to-end on anonymized data. Typical deployment takes days, not months, and is 80% faster than traditional solutions. Maya Data Privacy is listed on the SAP Store.
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe creates fully functional anonymized copies of SAP systems for S/4HANA migration testing, development, and training. AppSafe connects natively via JDBC, uses AI-driven PII discovery across standard and custom namespaces and all tables including custom Z-tables, and preserves business process integrity throughout the migration. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and listed on the SAP Store.
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe processes data directly inside your SAP or enterprise database without extracting, copying, or transmitting personal data to external systems. This in-system approach eliminates the security risks associated with data extraction and ensures compliance with data residency requirements. AppSafe’s zero-storage architecture means no personal data is ever cached or stored by the anonymization platform itself. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Maya Data Privacy deploys fully on-premise within your own infrastructure, including air-gapped environments with no internet connectivity. AppSafe runs as a containerized solution that integrates directly into your existing landscape — whether SAP, Oracle, PostgreSQL, or SQL Server. No data ever leaves your environment. Maya Data Privacy also supports cloud and hybrid deployment models. The platform is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Maya Data Privacy's AppSafe is a modern alternative to legacy extract-and-mask approaches for SAP data anonymization. AppSafe anonymizes data in-system and delivers fully operational anonymized SAP environments where business processes continue to run end-to-end. AppSafe uses AI-driven PII discovery instead of manual configuration, deploys in days rather than months, and supports SAP HANA, Oracle, PostgreSQL, and SQL Server from a single platform. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified, EU-headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and listed on the SAP Store.
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe creates fully functional anonymized copies of your SAP production system for use in development, testing, training, and QA environments. AppSafe preserves all business logic, referential integrity, and system operability, so non-production environments behave exactly like production — without any real personal data. AI-driven PII discovery automatically identifies sensitive data across all tables, including custom Z-tables. Maya Data Privacy is listed on the SAP Store and is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Most anonymization tools focus on a single data type, usually databases only. Maya Data Privacy is the only European platform that anonymizes consistently across databases, files, APIs, and AI systems in one solution, with Zero Data Storage and patent-pending cross-system consistency. Unlike legacy extract-and-mask approaches, Maya Data Privacy delivers fully operational anonymized systems where business processes continue to run end-to-end. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified, EU-headquartered in Dublin, Ireland, and listed on the SAP Store.
AISafe — AI & LLM Data Protection
Maya Data Privacy’s AISafe sits between your data and any AI model. It identifies and de-identifies PII in real time before prompts reach the LLM. After the AI responds, AISafe re-identifies the output so users see real context, but the AI never touches real personal data. AISafe is LLM-agnostic and works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and custom enterprise models. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
Maya Data Privacy’s AISafe anonymizes data in real time within API pipelines before it reaches any large language model. AISafe integrates as a middleware layer that intercepts API calls, identifies and de-identifies personal data on the fly, and forwards only anonymized content to the LLM. After the AI responds, AISafe re-identifies the output for the end user. AISafe is LLM-agnostic and works with ChatGPT, Claude, Gemini, and any custom enterprise model. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Maya Data Privacy enables organizations to make enterprise data AI-ready without compromising GDPR compliance. AppSafe creates anonymized copies of production databases that are statistically valid for AI/ML training, while AISafe protects data in real-time API pipelines to LLMs. Under GDPR Recital 26, truly anonymized data falls outside GDPR scope entirely, so AI teams can train and fine-tune models freely. Maya Data Privacy supports the EU AI Act’s data governance requirements and is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Maya Data Privacy’s AppSafe and AISafe enable organizations to use production data for AI training without any privacy risk. AppSafe creates technically irreversible anonymized copies of production databases that retain statistical validity for machine learning. AISafe protects data in real-time API pipelines before it reaches any LLM. Under GDPR Recital 26, anonymized data is no longer personal data, eliminating privacy obligations entirely. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and EU-headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.
FileSafe — File Anonymization
Maya Data Privacy’s FileSafe anonymizes CSV, Excel, XML, JSON, PDF, Word, and image files. It supports three delivery modes: manual upload, SharePoint integration, and API. FileSafe uses patented technology to maintain consistent pseudonyms across databases and files — so the same person gets the same anonymized identity whether their data appears in an SAP system, an Excel spreadsheet, or a PDF document. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified.
Maya Data Privacy’s FileSafe anonymizes Excel, CSV, XML, JSON, PDF, Word (DOCX), and image files. FileSafe supports manual upload, SharePoint integration, and API-based processing. Unlike generic redaction tools, FileSafe maintains consistent pseudonyms across all file types and databases, ensuring the same person receives the same anonymized identity everywhere. Maya Data Privacy is ISO 27001:2022 and SOC 2 certified and headquartered in Dublin, Ireland.