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Recover selected anonymized values for a changed schema

A schema change may require a previously anonymized value in a revised process. Recover only the strings the team is authorized to use.

Trigger

Base Schema Changed

Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.

Action

Deanonymize Value

Tool to deanonymize one or more anonymized string values. use when you need to recover the original plaintext values after encryption-based anonymization. example: `deanonymizevalue().execute(deanonymizevaluerequest(data=["<anonymized string>"]))`

Why this helps

Teams can lose track of which anonymized strings are needed after a schema update and spend time locating an authorized recovery path.

  • Provides a review checkpoint after tables or fields change.
  • Recovers specified anonymized strings when authorized.
  • Keeps the operation within the listed string value recovery action.

Setup

Build it in a few focused steps.

  • 1Connect Airtable and Anonyflow once in the Notis portal.
  • 2Create an automation and describe which previously anonymized strings may be recovered and how authorization is confirmed.
  • 3Pick the Airtable Base Schema Changed trigger.
  • 4Choose where run reports should go.
  • 5Test with one real anonymized sample that you are authorized to recover.

Questions about this workflow

Does the schema event identify which values should be recovered?

No. Specify the needed values and authorization context in your instruction or supply them during review.

Can this recover an entire JSON packet?

No. This workflow uses Deanonymize Value for anonymized strings. Deanonymize Packet is a separate action for JSON data packets.

Does every schema change cause recovery?

The automation can review the change, but its instruction should recover values only when a defined need and authorization are present.

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Supported Triggers and Actions

Notis builds workflows that link Airtable to Anonyflow. A trigger fires from one place; an action lands in another.

Airtable triggers

Anonyflow actions

Recurring trigger

Notis starts this workflow on a schedule, such as daily, weekly, or during business hours.

TriggerScheduled

Anonymize Value

Tool to anonymize a string or array of string values. use when you need to conceal sensitive text before storage or transmission. example: `anonymizevalue().execute(anonymizevaluerequest(data=['secret']))` limitations: only supports list of strings, not nested structures.

ActionInstant

Webhook trigger

Notis starts this workflow when an external tool or custom backend sends an HTTP request.

TriggerInstant

Deanonymize Packet

Tool to deanonymize a json data packet using your private key. use after receiving an anonymized packet to recover specific fields.

ActionInstant

Base Metadata Changed

Triggers when an existing Airtable base changes its name or permission level.

TriggerPolling

Deanonymize Value

Tool to deanonymize one or more anonymized string values. use when you need to recover the original plaintext values after encryption-based anonymization. example: `deanonymizevalue().execute(deanonymizevaluerequest(data=["<anonymized string>"]))`

ActionInstant

Base Schema Changed

Triggers when tables, fields, or views change in an Airtable base.

TriggerPolling

Test Connection

Tool to test the connection to the anonyflow api. use when verifying that the anonyflow service is reachable and operational before performing anonymization tasks. example: `testconnection().execute(testconnectionrequest())`

ActionInstant

User Profile Changed

Triggers when the connected Airtable user's profile information changes.

TriggerPolling

View Created

Triggers when a new view is created in an Airtable base.

TriggerPolling

View Deleted

Triggers when a previously known Airtable view is deleted.

TriggerPolling

View Metadata Changed

Triggers when an Airtable view changes its name or type.

TriggerPolling

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