What is row-level security (RLS) conceptually?

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Row-Level Security (RLS) restricts data access at the row level based on the logged-in user.
It ensures users only see data they are authorized to view.
This is implemented using roles and DAX filter expressions.
In one project, sales managers could only see data for their assigned region.
We mapped user email to region in a security table.
When they opened the report, filters were applied automatically.
RLS improves data confidentiality and governance.
It is commonly used in enterprise dashboards with multiple user groups.

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