Can we encrypt data in Fabric Lakehouse

[Sakshi_Khojare]

How can we encrypt any column in Microsoft fabric Lakehouse using purview.

[v-huijiey-msft]

Hi @Sakshi_Khojare ,

Thanks for the reply from bharatmoghe .

Is my follow-up just to ask if the problem has been solved?

If so, can you accept the correct answer as a solution or share your solution to help other members find it faster?

Thank you very much for your cooperation!

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Yang
Community Support Team

If there is any post helps, then please consider Accept it as the solution  to help the other members find it more quickly.
If I misunderstand your needs or you still have problems on it, please feel free to let us know. Thanks a lot!

[bharatmoghe]

To encrypt a column in Microsoft Fabric Lakehouse using Purview, follow these steps:

1. Identify and Classify Sensitive Data: Use Purview to scan the Lakehouse, classify sensitive columns, and apply sensitivity labels like PII or Confidential.

2. Define Encryption Policies: Leverage Purview to guide encryption decisions and use Azure Key Vault to manage encryption keys securely.

3. Encrypt Columns: During data ingestion or transformation, apply encryption using tools like PySpark or Synapse. For example, hash sensitive data with SHA2 or similar methods.

4. Govern Access: Set access policies in Purview to ensure only authorized users can view or decrypt the encrypted data. Use Purview insights for compliance monitoring.

5. Manage Keys Securely: Store and rotate encryption keys in Azure Key Vault, integrating them into your pipeline workflows.

6. Validate and Audit: Test access controls and use Purview's reporting to ensure encryption aligns with compliance requirements.