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# Control External User Access with Data Governance Policies

Extend Data 360 access to external users to power Data 360-enabled agents, apps, and customer-facing experiences. Previously, access was limited to internal users.

To regulate external user permissions, define explicit, policy-based access to make sure that users view only the data designated for external visibility.

**Where:** This change applies to Data 360 Developer, Enterprise, Performance, and Unlimited editions.

**When:** This change is available starting in June 2026.

**Why:** Data 360 uses a secure-by-default model denying access to all Data 360 objects for external users. External access requires explicit allow policies and proper data classification. Existing policies continue to remain restricted to internal users.

#### See Also

- [_Salesforce Help_: Controlling External User Access in Data 360](https://help.salesforce.com/s/articleView?id=data.c360_a_control_external_user_access.htm&type=5&language=en_US)