andruten / mysql-anonymous

A support group for people who have PII in their mysql databases.

Mysql Anonymous

Contributors can benefit from having real data when they are developing. This script can do a few things (see anonymize.yml):

• Truncate any tables (logs, and other cruft which may have sensitive data)

• Nullify fields (emails, passwords, etc)

• Fill in random/arbitrary data:

  • Random integers
  • Random IP addresses
  • Email addresses
  • Usernames

• Delete rows based on simple rules: e.g. DELETE FROM mytable WHERE private = "Yes":

  database: tables: mytable: delete: private: Yes

Usage

python anonymize.py > anon.sql
cat anon.sql | mysql