Snowsight interface for tags and data protection policies (General availability)
GAyesterdayUnverifiedAdded Oct 10, 2026
With this release, the Snowsight interface for tags and data protection policies is generally available. These areas require Enterprise Edition or higher .
Topics: Governance
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