BigQuery: Audit UI query result downloads
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BigQuery now audits when users download query results via the console. Data Access audit logs will include a `uiDownloadRequest` field for requests triggered by a UI download. This enhancement is useful for security and governance, impacting users who access or manage data in BigQuery.
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You can audit when users download query results by using the BigQuery console. Data Access audit logs for the tabledata.list method now include a uiDownloadRequest field to indicate whether the request was triggered by a UI download. This feature is generally available (GA).
Read the original announcement →
https://docs.cloud.google.com/release-notes#July_30_2026
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