--- sourceDocument: xanadu Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://servicenow-prod.fluidtopics.net/r/yokohama/delta-vancouver-xanadu Release : - yokohama ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - xanadu Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3xv bundleId : - delta3xv --- Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu ============================================================================ Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Vancouver to Xanadu {#ariaid-title1} ============================================================================================= * Release version: Yokohama * * Updated January 30, 2026 * * ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 4 minutes to read Consolidated page of all release notes for Data Separation from Vancouver to Xanadu. How to use this page -------------------- To help you prepare for your upgrade, we have combined the cross-family Data Separation release notes onto one page. Read this summary of the new features, changes, and updated information for your product from Vancouver to Xanadu. Tip: If there were no updates for a release notes section in a certain family release, we included a short note for your reference. For example, if a product did not have any updates in Tokyo, the row says "No updates for this release." Important information for upgrading Data Separation to Xanadu ------------------------------------------------------------- Before you upgrade to Xanadu, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] New features ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, new features were introduced for Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | [Data separation hierarchy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=configure-lens-for-data-separation&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Use a lens hierarchy and its leaf node to define the hierarchy for Data Separation to restrict access to sensitive data for specific users of an organization. [Data separation on select entities](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=map-entities-for-data-separation&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Enable Data Separation on select Demand, Project, Resource Plan, and Cost Plan entities, as needed. You can also enable Data Separation on select Cost Plan Breakdown and Project Task related entities. [Entity-group mapping](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=map-groups-for-data-separation&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Map user groups to various levels of the lens hierarchy to provide access in a hierarchical manner. [Data separation privileged user role](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=installed-with-data-separation&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Manage overall governance by using the sn_ds.ds_privileged_user role to access any record based on the existing access control rules (ACLs) that the user has, even when Data Separation is enabled. [Support for data separation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=data-separation-overview&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) : Data Separation supports records, related items, planning consoles, workbenches, and reports. Note: ACL and query business rules (BR) limitations apply even when Data Separation is enabled. For example, reports with aggregate numbers may not be data separated. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Changes ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some changes were made to existing Data Separation features. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Removed ------- Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Data Separation features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Deprecations ------------ Between your current release family and Xanadu, some Data Separation features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Activation information ---------------------- Review information on how to activate Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | Install Data Separation by requesting it from the ServiceNow Store. Visit the [ServiceNow Store](https://store.servicenow.com/sn_appstore_store.do#!/store/home) website to view all the available apps and for information about submitting requests to the store. For cumulative release notes information for all released apps, see the [ServiceNow Store version history release notes](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=sn-store-release-notes&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US). | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Additional requirements ----------------------- If any additional requirements were introduced or changed for Data Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__50} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Browser requirements -------------------- If any specific browser requirements were introduced or changed for Data Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__58} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Accessibility information ------------------------- Review details on accessibility information for Data Separation, such as specific requirements or compliance levels. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__66} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Localization information ------------------------ If there are specific localization considerations for Data Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__74} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|------------------------------| | Vancouver | No updates for this release. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ] Highlight information --------------------- If there are specific highlight considerations for Data Separation we have noted them here. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__82} | Release | Release notes | |---------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Vancouver | * Define hierarchy for Data Separation using a lens hierarchy and its leaf node to restrict data on ServiceNow® Strategic Portfolio Management. * Enable Data Separation on select entities and related entities, as needed. * Map user groups to various levels of the lens hierarchy to provide access in a hierarchical manner. * Use the sn_ds.ds_privileged_user role to access restricted data of any business function across the organization even when Data Separation is enabled. See [Data Separation](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/access?context=data-separation-landing-page&family=vancouver&ft:locale=en-US) for more information. | | Washington DC | No updates for this release. | | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | [ ]