Databricks RBAC to Default for Workspaces with Compliance Security Profile
Databricks will enable role-based access control (RBAC) by default for workspaces utilizing the compliance security profile, starting mid-September 2026. This change enhances data security by requiring users to actively assume specific roles to access sensitive data, rather than relying on accumulated permissions. The explicit role assumption prevents unauthorized mixing of data across diverse use cases, projects, or client-specific initiatives. This is particularly crucial for environments managing sensitive information, such as clinical trials.
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- RBAC Becomes Default for Compliance Security Profiles
Role-based access control (RBAC) will be made available by default for Databricks workspaces that have the compliance security profile enabled. This change, scheduled for mid-September 2026, ensures that users must actively assume a specific role to gain access to sensitive data, thereby preventing access under their own identity or accidental data mixing across different projects or clients.
https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/release-notes/whats-coming#role-based-access-control-rbac-will-soon-be-available-by-default-for-workspaces-with-the-compliance-security-profile-enabled
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