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Oauth 2.0 with Snowflake Data Masking

Andrios Robert

• 1 min read

Oauth 2.0 with Snowflake
Oauth 2.0 is a standard for secure delegated access. In Snowflake, it allows third‑party applications to connect without storing raw credentials. Access tokens define what actions a client can take. Scopes limit those actions to precise APIs or datasets. This separation stops users from reaching tables or views they should not touch.

Snowflake Data Masking
Data masking policies in Snowflake let you transform sensitive fields at query time. You can replace values with nulls, hashes, or partial data. Policies are bound to columns, and roles determine who sees original values. This happens inside Snowflake’s execution engine, adding zero overhead to your application code.

Integrating Oauth 2.0 and Data Masking
When you combine these two layers, Snowflake enforces both authentication and visibility. Oauth 2.0 defines the identity context. That context maps to a Snowflake role. The role carries masking policies for sensitive columns—names, emails, credit card numbers. Even if a token grants access to a dataset, the masking rules hide or scramble private data from unauthorized viewers.

This integration supports compliance for GDPR, HIPAA, and PCI DSS. Tokens can expire quickly, masking policies apply instantly, and logs show exactly who queried what. You gain auditability and protect data without writing custom filter logic in each app.

Implementation Steps

  1. Create Oauth 2.0 clients in Snowflake via CREATE SECURITY INTEGRATION for your provider.
  2. Map Oauth scopes to Snowflake roles using role grants.
  3. Define data masking policies with CREATE MASKING POLICY.
  4. Bind masking policies to columns in target tables.
  5. Verify token issuance, role mapping, and masked results through test queries.

This approach keeps credential risk low and enforces column‑level privacy inside the warehouse. It scales with new datasets and supports automated revocation without schema changes.

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