2.6 Authorization
We can use databases to store all kinds of data. Some databases may store harmless, noncritical data, such as books in a public library or the product catalog of a music store. In such cases, data privacy may not be the number-one priority, and database administrators may simply allow all database users access any data without restrictions.
On the other hand, some databases store sensitive data, such as passwords, credit card numbers, VIP contact information, salaries, and private images. In such cases, database administrators typically prefer to restrict access. Some common database tables will be accessible to anyone with an account, while access to sensitive tables will be limited to certain privileged users only.
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