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databricks Platform · Updated Sep 15, 2026

The READ METADATA privilege will soon be available by default for workspaces…

The READ METADATA privilege will be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled in mid October 2026.

What it does

The READ METADATA privilege will be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled in mid October 2026. READ METADATA grants read only visibility into an object's metadata, including security sensitive information that BROWSE doesn't expose, such as privilege grants, row filters and column masks, and ABAC policies. It's intended for users who inspect and debug access controls, such as security auditors, data governance teams, and site reliability engineers (SREs).

Why it matters

The READ METADATA privilege will be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled in mid October 2026.

Architecture
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In short

The READ METADATA privilege will be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled in mid October 2026. READ METADATA grants read only visibility into an object's metadata, including security sensitive information that…

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Key takeaway
The READ METADATA privilege will be available by default for workspaces with the compliance security profile enabled in mid October 2026.
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