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ArunTiruveedula
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Calculated Column using USERPRINCIPALNAME()

Hi All,

 

I need to hide some sensitive column details (Eg: Name) based on logged in user. I cannot use USERPRINCIPALNAME() in a calculated column.

 

I need to create a slicer on this sensitive column and creating a measure is not an option.

 

Is there a way to manipulate column data based on USERPRICIPALNAME. (Column level security)

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blopez11
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Take a look at the following blog to see if their solution maybe an option for you

https://sqldusty.com/2019/10/08/dynamic-column-level-security-with-power-bi-and-ssas/

 

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NayakShridevi
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Hi @amitchandak I have to implement almost the same scenario mentioned above.. You stated following in the above post "The best you can do making that value as blank for a user using - USERPRICIPALNAME".

Can you please suggest steps for same. I tried it but as the UserPrinicipalName can be used only in measure, I a, not able to implement the dynamic Column security. Also the requirement is for both internal as well as external users. I have to show all columns to internal user but conditionally show few columns to an external user. Please suggest. 

v-diye-msft
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blopez11
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Take a look at the following blog to see if their solution maybe an option for you

https://sqldusty.com/2019/10/08/dynamic-column-level-security-with-power-bi-and-ssas/

 

amitchandak
Super User
Super User

@ArunTiruveedula , I doubt that is possible - refer -https://blog.pragmaticworks.com/row-column-and-table-level-security-in-power-bi

 

The best you can do making that value as blank for a user using - USERPRICIPALNAME

 

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