databricks Platform · Updated Jul 22, 2026

Governance Hub

Centralized governance monitoring for Databricks accounts.

What it does

Governance Hub is a centralized UI that provides account-level monitoring of data health, AI usage, and cost drivers within Databricks. It includes three main pages: Data, AI, and Cost, which offer insights into data access, AI spend, and overall Databricks costs. The feature respects existing user permissions, ensuring that users only see information they are authorized to access.

Why it matters

This update enhances governance capabilities by providing a unified view of critical metrics, enabling organizations to optimize data usage, manage AI costs, and improve overall data health. By centralizing these insights, account admins can make informed decisions that drive efficiency and cost savings.

Key capabilities

Data Overview

Provides insights into data access, asset usage, and data quality monitoring.

AI Usage Insights

Tracks AI spend, token usage, and user activity for better budget management.

Cost Management

Offers an overview of Databricks spending, including cost drivers and recommendations.

Permission Respect

Ensures users only see data based on their existing permissions.

Prerequisites

Account admin access is required to enable Governance Hub.

Data may take up to a day to load after enabling the feature.

Recommended use cases

Monitoring data health and quality across the organization.Tracking and managing AI usage and associated costs.Identifying cost drivers to optimize Databricks spending.Ensuring compliance with data governance policies.

Architecture

Account Console → Governance Hub → Data Page → AI Page → Cost Page

Get started

Enable Governance Hub

Account admins can enable Governance Hub from the account console Previews page.

Access Account Console

Open the account console by selecting Manage account or using the direct URL.

Navigate to Governance Hub

Find the Data, AI, and Cost pages under Governance in the left sidebar.

Key takeaway

Governance Hub provides a centralized interface for monitoring and managing governance across Databricks accounts, enhancing data oversight and cost management.

2026-07-22-governance-hub-is-in-beta Generated by the Databricks Updates Agent · browse all updates