To learn what a Test Environment Refresh (Refresh) is and how to request one, refer to Test Environment Refresh.
- PII options mask sensitive personal information upon request.
- They are typically used with a Refresh but can also run independently. PII options are included with any Refresh upon request.
- When you request a Refresh, include the PII options you want. You can request multiple options.
Delete Email Addresses
Option Code: pii_delete_noncascading_email_addresses
What it does
- Deletes user email addresses.
- This prevents emails from the test environment from being sent to real users.
Example: Testing Classlist-based emails could send real emails if addresses are not removed.
Who it affects
This option can be targeted to a specific ILP organization in shared or consortium instances.
Affected roles:
- student
- parent
- teacher
- staff
- employee
Excluded roles:
- cascading roles
- tool roles (for example, Administrator, Super Administrator, LTI Advantage User, SIS Integration User)
Delete ILP Local Passwords
Option Code: pii_delete_noncascading_passwords
What it does
- Deletes local ILP passwords, which prevents users from logging in with local passwords.
- Users can still log in if they are authorized for single sign-on (SSO).
Who it affects
This option can be targeted to a specific ILP organization in shared or consortium instances.
Affected roles:
- student
- parent
- teacher
- staff
- employee
Excluded roles:
- cascading roles
- tool roles (for example, Administrator, Super Administrator, LTI Advantage User, SIS Integration User)
Communication Clean
Option Code: pii_communication_clean
What it does
- Mask the PII in Email.
- Affected fields: AddressTo, AddressFrom, AddressReplyTo, AddressCC, AddressBCC.
- Body attachments are removed from both Emails and News items.
- Email Signatures are removed.
Who it affects
This option can be targeted to a specific ILP organization in shared or consortium instances.
Affected roles:
- student
- parent
- teacher
- staff
- employee
Excluded roles:
- cascading roles
- tool roles (for example, Administrator, Super Administrator, LTI Advantage User, SIS Integration User)
ePortfolio and Profile clean
Option Code: pii_eportfolio_and_profile_clean
What it does
- Breaks ePortfolio links and images for affected users.
- Clears the entire user profile for affected users.
- Profile fields removed include: Favorite Memories, Hobbies, Hometown, Nickname, phone numbers and other personal details.
Who it affects
This option can be targeted to a specific ILP organization in shared or consortium instances.
Affected roles:
- student
- parent
- teacher
- staff
- employee
Excluded roles:
- cascading roles
- tool roles (for example, Administrator, Super Administrator, LTI Advantage User, SIS Integration User)
Data Anonymizer
Option Code : pii_anonymize_users_exclude_cascading
What it does
- Runs the full ILP anonymizer using the default configuration.
- The anonymizer replaces user PII across the ILP.
Examples:
- replaces usernames with generated GUIDs
- replaces first and last names using a dictionary of common names
To customize anonymization, you must request an IC engagement.
Who it affects
This option affects all organizations in the ILP.
Affected users:
- all users, including those in cascading roles and tool roles
Basic user information is maintained for users in cascading roles and tool roles.
Additional information
For additional details, refer to Brightspace PII Data Anonymizer - FAQ