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Hi kostik21315 ,
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Thank you for your reply. I mean i do not want to publish original data, just summary report with aggregated data in graphs. When publishing on web, there is no option to export original data. However you suggest it is not safe anyway right? How can you get to original data, if you see on web just graphs based on aggregated data filters? We want to publish graphs, but want to be sure, nobody can access original individual data from excel
Hi kostik21315
Thankyou for your followup question. Great point! As andrewsommer mentioned, removing sensitive details from your data before publishing is a good way to reduce risk. However, even if you're only sharing summary graphs, "Publish to Web" is still not completely safe for sensitive information. Skilled users can find ways to extract hidden data using browser tools or other methods, especially if the original dataset includes detailed records.
To keep your data fully secure, it's best to use Power BI Service or Microsoft Fabric Workspaces, where you can control who has access. You can also add extra protection with Row-Level Security (RLS), sensitivity labels, and encryption. If you must share reports publicly, make sure all sensitive details are completely removed before publishing. But for government or confidential data, the safest option is to avoid "Publish to Web" altogether and use secure sharing instead.
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Hi kostik21315 ,
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