Default where clause for different users

Question

Hi!
Is it possible to implement a different where clause to the filter for when different users log into the application?
Let's say I have a table DEPARTMENTS and users Mark and John.
I would like the following:
When Mark logs in and opens the report, it will have the following data:
select * from DEPARTMENTS where REGION='EUROPE';
Where John logs in and opens the report, he will see:
select * from DEPARTMENTS where REGION='NORTH AMERICA';
Thanks!

Answer 1

Hi,
if you go to the Security tab in Edit Application Properties you will find a section called Database Session. This is where you can set a session context that can be used by a database feature called Virtual Private Database (VPD) or Fine Grained Access Control (FGAC). This is a feature where the database can be set up to automatically modify any query in order to add extra query filters that have a context, usually related to the logged on user, thus allowing only access to relevant data. I would suggest the you read up on this feature as it is the recommended method of applying security in a row wise fashion.
Regards
Andre