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databricks Platform · Updated Aug 26, 2026

Query text is now masked by default in system tables and APIs

Because SQL statements can contain sensitive information, Databricks now masks query text in the following places: statement text in system.query.history returns

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What it does

Because SQL statements can contain sensitive information, Databricks now masks query text in the following places: statement text in system.query.history returns

Why it matters

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

Architecture
Databricks Platform → Platform
In short

Because SQL statements can contain sensitive information, Databricks now masks query text in the following places: statement text in system.query.history returns Read the full documentation ↗

Key takeaway
Because SQL statements can contain sensitive information, Databricks now masks query text in the following places: statement text in system.query.history returns
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