How can data assets be shared securely across teams?

• A. Use catalog sharing with controlled access, data policies, and expiration or revocation of permissions.
• B. Share all assets publicly with everyone.
• C. Use email attachments to distribute assets.
• D. Copy data to a shared folder with no access control.

Answer: (A)

Sharing data assets securely across teams starts with centralized governance through the data catalog. By sharing assets via the catalog with controlled access, you define who can view or modify what, apply data policies that govern usage, and set expiration or revocation of permissions to prevent lingering access after a project ends. This approach provides visibility, auditable access, and enforcement of security rules, which is essential in multi-team environments. Options that involve public exposure, email attachments, or unconstrained shared folders bypass controls, risk data leakage, versioning problems, and make it almost impossible to revoke access or track usage. Therefore, catalog-based, policy-driven sharing is the right approach.