Access requests
In Data Access, an access request is automatically generated to ensure proper authorization when users interact with the entities that they do not own. Access requests ensure that data owners stay in control of who can access their entities, giving them full visibility and control over data sharing decisions.
Access requests are generated in the following scenarios.
| Scenario | Description |
|---|---|
| Adding unowned data objects | When you add a data object that you do not own to your access control, an access request is generated. The owner of the data object must approve the request before their data is added to your access control. |
| Adding unowned access controls | When you add an access control that you do not own to the What component of an access control, an access request is generated. The owner of the access control must approve the request before their access control is added to your access control. |
When you add multiple unowned data objects to your access control, one combined access request is generated, even if those data objects have different owners. However, when you add multiple unowned access controls to your access control, a separate access request is generated for each access control, unless they share the same owners.