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InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy

byIBM
in Data Masking (Transitioning to Data Masking and Synthetic Data)
4.1

Overview

Product Information on InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy

Updated 13th October 2025

What is InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy?

InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy is a software that enables organizations to protect sensitive information across databases, applications, and test environments. The software provides capabilities for data masking, encryption, and pseudonymization to help comply with data protection regulations and minimize exposure of confidential data during development, testing, training, and business analysis. InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy automates the identification and classification of sensitive data and supports cross-platform integration. The software aids businesses in managing risks associated with unauthorized access to personal or business-critical information by ensuring that only relevant and permitted data is available to users in non-production settings, thereby safeguarding privacy while maintaining operational efficiency.

InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy Pricing

InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy software utilizes a subscription and perpetual licensing pricing model, where users can select between annual subscription payments or a one-time license fee. Pricing is typically based on the number of users or processor value units required for deployment, and additional costs may apply for support, maintenance, or integration with other IBM software products.

Overall experience with InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy

MANAGER
1B - 3B USD, Telecommunication
FAVORABLE

“Data Privacy -Safe and Secure ”

4.0
Jan 20, 2023
This data privacy tool is great in terms of working on data and the original context is intact . it helps in data saving and employees can secure the data while working on it
DIRECTOR OF IT & SECURITY
50M - 250M USD, Healthcare and Biotech
CRITICAL

“Optim Data Privacy has a sleek UI and is easily managed.”

3.0
Feb 27, 2023
The UI and dashboard is great, but could use more integrations and features.

About Company

Company Description

Updated 15th January 2024

IBM is a well-established entity focused on technology and development. The primary mission revolves around fostering technological growth and enhancing infrastructure, achieved through focused developments and consulting services. By encouraging inventiveness and innovation, it is geared towards facilitating the transition of theoretical ideas into practical realities, thus improving global functionalities. IBM brings about transformation by creating advanced solutions that reshape and redefine the world.

Company Details

Updated 15th January 2024
Company type
Public
Year Founded
1911
Head office location
Armonk, New York, United States
Number of employees
10001+
Annual Revenue
30B+ USD
Website
http://www.ibm.com

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InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy Likes & Dislikes

Like

With Data Privacy the authentic persons can only access it , it saves us from data mis use . the information which is of high importance can be masked

Like

It is extremely easy to mask data which is a necessity with a EMR. Optim Data Privacy allows us to do this easily and effectively.

Like

It lessens the chance of data misuse using the masking technique. It uses an original data transfer method that is secure and dependable which also lowers the chances of data leak and theft. It is very helpful for data privacy. It will examine all the data points to determine whether information ought to be kept private and adheres to any local rules and regulations governing data privacy. It makes uses of data transformation techniques to replace sensitive data with masked data in order to prevent leak.

Dislike

Need proper trained resources to work on it . training and support should be given after the actual installation also

Dislike

I feel that the demos and functionality presale is good, but aftersale I feel it is lacking. While it technically does what it is supposed to, the datasource integration leaves alot to be desired.

Dislike

The lack of user manuals and documents available for first time users. The tasks are difficult to automate in Windows. Additionally, there is a very little support for regular expressions. It demands profound understanding on how to use it. The actual installation process takes a while. The virus cannot be detected easily while utilising.

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InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy Reviews and Ratings

4.1

(37 Ratings)

Rating Distribution

5 Star
32%
4 Star
54%
3 Star
11%
2 Star
3%
1 Star
0%
Why ratings and reviews count differ?

Customer Experience

Evaluation & Contracting

4.3

Integration & Deployment

4.3

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4.4

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4.3

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  • DIRECTOR OF IT & SECURITY
    50M-1B USD
    Healthcare and Biotech
    Review Source

    Optim Data Privacy has a sleek UI and is easily managed.

    3.0
    Feb 27, 2023
    The UI and dashboard is great, but could use more integrations and features.
  • MANAGER
    1B-10B USD
    Telecommunication
    Review Source

    Data Privacy -Safe and Secure

    4.0
    Jan 20, 2023
    This data privacy tool is great in terms of working on data and the original context is intact . it helps in data saving and employees can secure the data while working on it
  • DATA AND ANALYTICS MANAGER
    50M-1B USD
    Banking
    Review Source

    Safe and Secure Data Transfer using Infosphere Optic

    4.0
    Jan 10, 2023
    It offers a fantastic way to disguise data while keeping context. This function can be used to hide data during testing and development and when enabling trainees to access it. It supports FPE, a method of data saving without a discernible pattern. It can be integrated with the Oracle E-Business Suite. It offers reporting on risks and advices accordingly. Data archiving and storage is possible using it.
  • ENGINEERING VP
    <50M USD
    Software
    Review Source

    A comprehensive data mask automation framework with GDPR support

    4.0
    Jan 11, 2023
    InfoSphere Optim Data Privacy provides automation on data masking task for protection for privacy, and save a lot human labor cost, which is a good cost reduction high ROI tool, when during recession every company needs to think about how to reduce cost and keep the same ROI.
  • Associate Director
    50M-1B USD
    Transportation
    Review Source

    Need Improvement.....

    3.0
    Mar 17, 2022
    There are many more data sources which needs to be integrated into this as I see a lot of differences in what was promised and what we got. The great thing is about it's interactive UI and Dashboard.
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