Managing access and understanding PII

Data Management in Databricks

Smriti Mishra

Founder, NordData Insight

Protecting sensitive information

Managing access rights in Databricks

• Managing access in Data Explorer is vital for governance
• Control who accesses specific areas, like securing a building
• Assign, modify, and revoke table permissions as needed

Understanding access levels

• Different implications of access levels
  • Example: Read-only access is for viewing only
• Full access allows updates and maintenance to be performed

What is Personally Identifiable Information (PII)?

• PII includes data that identifies individuals
  • Examples: names, social security numbers
• Some industries require have strict rules on handling PII data
  • healthcare, finance, and government
• Compliance with laws like GDPR and HIPAA is mandatory
• Regulations govern PII storage, access, and sharing

Addressing industry-specific challenges

• PII challenges vary by industry and location
• Example:
  • GDPR compliance is crucial for EU e-commerce
• Strict rules for storing and processing customer data

Ensuring security and compliance

• Secure data and build trust
• Follow data privacy laws
• Manage PII for privacy and integrity

Let's practice!

Data Management in Databricks