Hi Jeffrey, we have a client that currently uses VPD to hide access to data in Apps 11i for businesses that have been divested and they seem very happy with the results. It provides a solid workaround until the data is migrated/purged out of their existing applications environment. David Ashlock | The Pythian Group | Email: ashlock@xxxxxxxxxxx | Desk: 613-565-8696 x239 | Cell: 613-302-3616 | IM: pythianashlock ----- Original Message ----- From: Jeffrey Beckstrom To: oracle-l-freelists ; oracle-db-l Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2010 8:35 AM Subject: Hiding of sensitive information My question is how are people hiding sensitive information in a Production database. For example, we are running Oracle Applications 11i and would like to protect some fields so that only a few people can see the column. In such an instance, would you setup a virtual private database with column level security or what? Since this is a packaged application, there is no access to the code. Jeffrey Beckstrom Database Administrator Greater Cleveland Regional Transit Authority 1240 W. 6th Street Cleveland, Ohio 44113