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How to Revoke INSERT Permission on a Table in SQL?


Revoking INSERT Permission on a Table

Write a SQL query to revoke INSERT permission on a table from a user.

Solution:

-- Revoke INSERT permission on the Orders table from a user.
REVOKE INSERT ON Orders FROM UserB;

Explanation:

  • Purpose of the Query :
    • The goal is to demonstrate how to revoke INSERT permission on a table from a specific user.
  • Key Components :
    • REVOKE INSERT: Removes the ability to insert data into the specified table.
    • ON Orders: Specifies the table being restricted.
    • FROM UserB: Specifies the user losing the permission.
  • Why Revoke Permissions? :
    • Revoking permissions ensures that users do not have unnecessary access, reducing security risks.
    • It helps maintain data integrity and compliance.
  • Real-World Application :
    • In an e-commerce system, revoking INSERT permissions prevents unauthorized order creation.

Additional Notes:

  • Revoking permissions does not delete existing data but restricts future actions.
  • Use auditing tools to track revoked permissions.
  • Important Considerations:
    • Ensure that revoking permissions does not disrupt legitimate workflows.

For more Practice: Solve these Related Problems:

  • Write a SQL query to revoke INSERT permission on the Inventory table from a user named "Intern".
  • Write a SQL query to revoke INSERT permission on the Transactions table from a role named "Guests".
  • Write a SQL query to revoke INSERT permission on the Employees table from all users in a specific role.
  • Write a SQL query to revoke INSERT permission on multiple tables at once for a specific user.

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