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Fivetran has launched Managed Data Lake Write Credentials, allowing users to perform Data Definition Language (DDL) and Data Manipulation Language (DML) operations directly within their Managed Data Lake Service.

MyDataWork POV — The introduction of Fivetran's Managed Data Lake Write Credentials raises a red flag for data governance. Granting broad DDL and DML permissions within a managed service could lead to a Wild West of data manipulation. While operational flexibility is tempting, the potential for unmonitored changes risks data integrity and compliance. Without stringent controls, this feature might empower chaos more than collaboration, leaving data teams scrambling to maintain a consistent and reliable data environment.
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