Immutable Production Data Access in Lower Environments : Leveraging Databricks and Unity Catalog for Enhanced Testing and Compliance

Abstract

This paper explores the technical intricacies of making production data available in read-only mode in development, QA, and UAT environments using Databricks and Unity Catalog. By leveraging real-time data access and advanced data governance, this approach aims to improve test accuracy, reduce setup time, and enhance performance benchmarking while maintaining stringent security and compliance standards. The paper delves into methodologies for ensuring data immutability, outlines detailed implementation strategies, and evaluates the impact on testing and compliance.