apache / apache/hop

[Feature Request]: Hide sensitive data in Set/Get variable

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Description

### What would you like to happen?

Hi

It's possible to add a check box or a column with boolean type on Get or Set variable step to hide sensitive data if variable contains sensitive data to prevent display in log no matter the level

Thx
Regards

### Issue Priority

Priority: 2

### Issue Component

Component: Pipelines

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Research direction

Start with the Get variable and Set variable pipeline steps and trace how their values are displayed in logs. Define how the requested boolean or column marks sensitive variables, then verify that marked values are hidden regardless of logging level.

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Assessment

Tech stack
java
Domain
data-engineering, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Active
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
52/100

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