--- sourceDocument: australia Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/australia/delta-zurich-australia Release : - australia ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - australia Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3az bundleId : - delta3az --- # Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia # Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Zurich to Australia {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Australia Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 2 minutes to read Summarize ![AI sparkle icon](https://servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ai-sparkle-icon) Summarized using AI This content was generated using new OpenAI-powered functionality. Results are provided on an as is basis and are not guaranteed to be accurate or complete. ## Summary of Combined Data Separation Release Notes for Upgrades from Zurich to Australia This consolidated guide provides ServiceNow customers with all essential release notes regarding Data Separation when upgrading from the Zurich release family to the Australia release family. It is designed to help you prepare for the upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, deprecations, and important upgrade considerations in one place. Show full answer Show less ## Pre- and Post-Upgrade Tasks Before upgrading to Australia, review and complete any necessary pre- and post-upgrade tasks related to Data Separation. This ensures a smooth transition and continued data segregation as per your organizational policies. ## New Features and Changes Between Zurich and Australia releases, there are no new features or changes introduced for Data Separation. This means the core functionality you currently use remains consistent with no additional capabilities or modifications. ## Deprecations In the Australia release, the Data Separation application itself is no longer deployed, enhanced, or supported. Instead, ServiceNow recommends using Data Filters and Access Control Lists (ACLs) to configure data separation aligned with your use cases. * **Actionable guidance:** For implementing data separation, refer to the knowledge base articles on managing data separation using Data Filters and ACLs. * This approach offers a supported and flexible alternative to the deprecated application. ## Activation and Additional Requirements No updates or changes have been made in activation processes, additional system requirements, browser compatibility, accessibility, or localization for Data Separation between Zurich and Australia releases. ## Summary for ServiceNow Customers When upgrading from Zurich to Australia, you can expect no functional changes or new features in Data Separation. However, the traditional Data Separation application is deprecated in Australia. To maintain effective data separation controls, transition to using Data Filters and ACLs as the supported method. This approach ensures you continue to meet your data segregation needs with supported, current functionality without disruption. Consolidated page of all release notes for Data Separation from Zurich to Australia. ## 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 Zurich to Australia. 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 Australia Before you upgrade to Australia, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Australia, new features were introduced for Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__8} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Australia, some changes were made to existing Data Separation features. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__14} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Australia, some Data Separation features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__20} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Australia, some Data Separation features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | * This application is no longer deployed, enhanced, or supported. For details, see the [Deprecation Process \[KB0867184\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB0867184) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. * Alternatively, you can use Data Filters and access control lists (ACLs) to configure data separation for your use cases. For details on how to enable data separation for different use cases using data filters and ACLs, see the [Managing data separation using data filters and ACLs \[KB0558290\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb?id=kb_article_view&sysparm_article=KB1772519) article in the Now Support Knowledge Base. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__32} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | 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__38} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | 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__44} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | 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__50} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | 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__56} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | 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__62} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Zurich | No updates for this release. | | Australia | No updates for this release. | [ ]