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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 3, 2026

MANAGE no longer requires USE CATALOG or USE SCHEMA on the same object

The MANAGE privilege no longer requires a usage privilege (USE CATALOG or USE SCHEMA) on the object where MANAGE is granted.

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What it does

The MANAGE privilege no longer requires a usage privilege (USE CATALOG or USE SCHEMA) on the object where MANAGE is granted. This change makes MANAGE behave more consistently with object ownership. Previously, MANAGE on a catalog or schema took effect only if you also held the appropriate usage privileges on that object.

Why it matters

Securable objects In Unity Catalog, data and metadata live in a top level container called a metastore.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

The MANAGE privilege no longer requires a usage privilege (USE CATALOG or USE SCHEMA) on the object where MANAGE is granted. This change makes MANAGE behave more consistently with object ownership.

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Key takeaway
The MANAGE privilege no longer requires a usage privilege (USE CATALOG or USE SCHEMA) on the object where MANAGE is granted.
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