Databricks Is Changing How Workspace Object Permissions Work

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Databricks is updating workspace object permissions to use all account groups, not just assigned workspace groups, for more fine-grained access control

intermediate Published 19 Sept 2026

Action Steps

Review current workspace permissions using the Databricks UI
Identify account groups that will be affected by the change
Update group assignments and permissions as needed to ensure correct access control
Test permissions to ensure they are working as expected
Document changes and communicate them to relevant team members

Who Needs to Know This

Data scientists and engineers working with Databricks will benefit from this change, as it allows for more precise control over access to workspace objects

Key Insight

💡 Databricks is moving from workspace-only group permissions to account-wide group permissions for more precise access control

Full Article

Access permissions are changing. Instead of using only the groups assigned to a workspace, the system will use all account groups you… Continue reading on Medium »

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