What is a policy in Foundry and where is it applied?

• A. A policy defines access rules or data usage constraints and is applied to assets or spaces in the catalog.
• B. A policy is a data schema file required for each dataset.
• C. A policy is a user onboarding document.
• D. A policy is a type of data transformation function.

Answer: (A)

In Foundry, a policy is a set of access rules and data usage constraints that govern how assets are accessed and used. It is applied to assets or spaces in the catalog, meaning you attach the policy to datasets, dashboards, projects, or entire spaces. This attachment determines who can view, edit, share, or export the item, and can enforce usage constraints such as data masking or allowed operations. The policy is evaluated by the governance layer whenever someone interacts with the item, ensuring appropriate access and compliant handling of data. It isn’t a data schema file, a user onboarding document, or a data transformation function.