Security around sharing PBIX files with Community

[rebeccaETE]

In posting another question to the Community, I wanted to create a PBIX file with some dummy data to visualize my issue. I wanted to upload this PBIX file and dummy data (Excel) to my OneDrive so that I could share a link on my Community post. 

But then I got to thinking. Does it share anything beside the dummy PBIX file and the underlying dummy data - for instance any custom themes I may have, any other data sets shared with me, etc.. Like what are the security around this approach.. Can anyone help in enlightening me on this? 

Cheers!

[amitchandak · Accepted solution]

@rebeccaETE , It is better that you create a blank pbix and add sample data and share that.

other will not be able to refresh the data, but will be able to see most of the settings

[amitchandak · Accepted solution]

@rebeccaETE , It is better that you create a blank pbix and add sample data and share that.

other will not be able to refresh the data, but will be able to see most of the settings

[rebeccaETE]

@amitchandak Perfect that is exactly what I did. So if I'm not connected to any other data than the sample data they should only be able to view the sample data, and nothing else, correct? 

Cheers!

[Anonymous · Accepted solution]

Hi @rebeccaETE ,

Yes, I think so.

you may kindly refer to this blog which talking about how to provide sample data.

Best Regards,
Eyelyn Qin
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