Power BI Service Security and Permissions

Security is a top priority in Power BI Service. Microsoft offers several layers of security, including role-based access control, encryption, and data security features, to protect sensitive information.

1. Row-Level Security (RLS)

   • Row-Level Security allows you to restrict data access for specific users based on their role or profile. For example, you can configure RLS so that sales data is filtered for a user to show only the regions or departments they are responsible for.

2. Workspaces and Roles

   • Power BI Service allows you to assign roles within workspaces (Admin, Member, Contributor, Viewer). Each role has different levels of access to content:
     • Admin: Full control, including setting permissions and managing workspace settings.
     • Member: Can create and edit content but cannot manage workspace settings.
     • Contributor: Can add content but cannot edit existing content.
     • Viewer: Can only view content in the workspace.

3. Auditing and Monitoring

   • Power BI Service includes features for auditing and monitoring activity in your workspace. Administrators can view usage logs, track content sharing, and monitor data refresh activities.

4. Data Encryption

   • Power BI Service ensures that all data is encrypted both in transit and at rest using industry-standard encryption protocols.