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title: "How to Use Global Data Types"
url: "https://dm0bkdes5q7a2ls.productfruits.help/en/article/global-data-types"
language: "en"
last_updated: "2026-07-14T21:31:32.819Z"
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# How to Use Global Data Types

The Global Data Types page in Spirion Sensitive Data Platform is where you manage your Data Types, both custom and built-in (Spirion AnyFinds™).

## Overview

The **Global Data Types** page is where you manage your Data Types, both custom and built-in (Spirion AnyFinds™).

-   Spirion AnyFinds™ Data Types are provided by default, and include:
-   -   Social Security number
    -   Credit card Number
    -   Password
    -   Bank Account Number
    -   Driver's License
    -   Date of Birth
    -   Telephone Number
    -   E-mail Address
    -   Personal Address
    -   Passport Number
    -   more
-   Custom Data Types are:
-   -   Data types defined by you
    -   Examples:
    -   -   IMEI
        -   ABN
-   For a detailed description of each Spirion AnyFind data type see [Spirion AnyFind Data Types Defined](https://dm0bkdes5q7a2ls.productfruits.help/en/article/spirion-anyfind-data-types-defined)

## How to Access and View Data Types

Use the following steps to view **Global Data Types**:

1.  From the left side navigation menu, click **Settings**.  
      
    ![](https://cdn-assets.productfruits.com/01dde215-c346-4504-9db4-e2c7ce7c25c0)  
    
2.  Click **Global Data Types**.  
      
    ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/4.0%20Images/SettingsLeftMenu5.1_210x381.png)
3.  Data Types are displayed in a list sort by columns.  
      
    ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/5.0%20Images/DataTypes1_553x363.png)
4.  Click a tab to further sort by Data Types:
5.  -   [**SPIRION DATA TYPES (ANYFINDS)**](https://dm0bkdes5q7a2ls.productfruits.help/en/article/spirion-anyfind-data-types)
    -   [**CUSTOM DATA TYPES**](https://dm0bkdes5q7a2ls.productfruits.help/en/article/types-of-custom-data-types-and-examples)  
          
        ![](https://docs.spirion.com/Content/Resources/Images/Assets/5.0%20Images/DataTypes2_573x281.png)