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Databricks launches on-behalf-of-user authorization for apps

Databricks has officially launched its on-behalf-of-user (OBO) authorization feature for Databricks Apps. This new capability allows developers to build applications that can access data and AI experiences while respecting the signed-in user's specific permissions. By leveraging OBO, apps can ensure that data access, including row filters and column masks enforced by Unity Catalog, aligns with individual user privileges, enhancing personalization and security without requiring developers to re-implement data governance rules. AI

IMPACT Enhances personalization and security for data and AI applications built on Databricks.

RANK_REASON Product launch for a specific feature within a data platform.

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Databricks launches on-behalf-of-user authorization for apps

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  1. Databricks Blog TIER_1 English(EN) ·

    Now GA: Building permission-aware Databricks Apps with on-behalf-of-user authorization

    Databricks Apps lets developers build and deploy data and AI applications directly on the Databricks platform...