← All updates Databricks Update One-Pager Navy version
databricks Platform · Updated Aug 24, 2026

The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta

The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta in Unity Catalog.

What it does

The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta in Unity Catalog. These privileges are least privilege alternatives to MODIFY that let you grant write access to a table's data without also granting the ability to change its schema or other metadata. The privileges require Databricks Runtime 18.1 or above.

Why it matters

Reduces operational overhead and unlocks new capabilities for data teams on Databricks.

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta in Unity Catalog. These privileges are least privilege alternatives to MODIFY that let you grant write access to a table's data without also granting the ability to change its schema or other metadata.

Read the full documentation ↗
Key takeaway
The INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE privileges are in Beta in Unity Catalog.
2026-08-24-the-insert-update-and-delete-privileges-are-in-beta Generated by the Databricks Updates Agent · browse all updates