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PhillieB69
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7 years ago
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Question on RLS and Download PBIX file

Hi,   We have published a dataset for which users should only be able to see the data for their respective business unit. This has been setup using RLS. Within PBI service this works as expected.  ...
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  • v-piga-msft's avatar
    v-piga-msft
    7 years ago

    Hi PhillieB69,

     

     

    Firstly, agree with jeffshieldsdev, the user who download pbix which configured with RLS will see all the data.

     

    Actually, if the user could download the pbix, it seems that the user have the edit permission for the report.  As we know, RLS won't work for the workspace which allow Members can edit Power BI content in the app workspace.

     

    As a workaround, the feature export data may help you achieve your requirement.

     

    Best  Regards,

    Cherry

jeffshieldsdev's avatar
jeffshieldsdev
Solution Sage
7 years ago

Downloading will retain the RLS settings, but the file will contain all the data--same as if you sent them the .PBIX file in email/OneDrive.

  • PhillieB69's avatar
    PhillieB69
    Frequent Visitor
    7 years ago

    Thanks for the reply Jeff! If I understand correctly users would be able to access data they are not allowed to see?

     

    If so, any workarounds you can think of?

     

    Philip

    • v-piga-msft's avatar
      v-piga-msft
      Resident Rockstar
      7 years ago

      Hi PhillieB69,

       

       

      Firstly, agree with jeffshieldsdev, the user who download pbix which configured with RLS will see all the data.

       

      Actually, if the user could download the pbix, it seems that the user have the edit permission for the report.  As we know, RLS won't work for the workspace which allow Members can edit Power BI content in the app workspace.

       

      As a workaround, the feature export data may help you achieve your requirement.

       

      Best  Regards,

      Cherry

      • PhillieB69's avatar
        PhillieB69
        Frequent Visitor
        7 years ago

        Clear, will look into the export data solution.

         

        Thanks Jeff and Cherry!