User authorization for Databricks Apps will soon be available for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled

UpdateAug 18, 2026VerifiedAdded Sep 22, 2026

In late September 2026, user authorization for Databricks Apps will be automatically enabled for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled. User authorization allows apps to act with the identity of the app user, so apps can access resources on the user's behalf while enforcing the user's existing permissions. See User authorization .

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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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