Databricks to automatically enable user authorization for apps in compliance workspaces
Databricks will automatically enable user authorization for Databricks Apps in workspaces with an enabled compliance security profile. This change, slated for late September 2026, allows applications to act with the app user's identity, ensuring resource access enforces existing user permissions. This update is crucial for maintaining strict security and compliance standards within these environments.
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- User authorization for Databricks Apps to be enabled automatically
In late September 2026, Databricks will automatically enable user authorization for Databricks Apps in workspaces that have the compliance security profile enabled. This allows apps to access resources on behalf of the app user while respecting their existing permissions.
https://docs.databricks.com/aws/en/release-notes/whats-coming#user-authorization-for-databricks-apps-will-soon-be-available-for-workspaces-with-the-compliance-security-profile-enabled
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