--- sourceDocument: zurich Combined Product Files sourceDocumentLink: https://www.servicenow.com/docs/r/zurich/delta-xanadu-zurich Release : - zurich ft:locale : - en-US ft:publication_title : - zurich Combined Product Files ft:clusterId : - delta3zx bundleId : - delta3zx --- # Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich # Combined Data Separation release notes for upgrades from Xanadu to Zurich {#ariaid-title1} Release version: Zurich Updated October 8, 2026 ![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 3 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 Xanadu to Zurich This consolidated release notes page provides ServiceNow customers with all relevant information on Data Separation upgrades from the Xanadu release family through to Zurich. It is designed to help you prepare for your upgrade by summarizing new features, changes, removals, deprecations, activation procedures, and other considerations across these releases in one place. Show full answer Show less ## Upgrade Preparation and Important Information Before upgrading to Zurich, review and complete any pre- and post-upgrade tasks related to Data Separation as necessary. This ensures a smooth transition and proper functionality post-upgrade. ## Features, Changes, and Removals * **New Features:** No new Data Separation features were introduced between Xanadu and Zurich. * **Changes:** There were no changes made to existing Data Separation features during this upgrade path. * **Removals:** No Data Separation features or functionality were removed from Xanadu to Zurich. ## Deprecations Starting with the Yokohama release, Data Separation is being prepared for future deprecation and will be hidden. Customers are encouraged to transition to using data filters combined with ACLs to restrict access to sensitive data, effectively enabling data separation through supported configurations. For detailed guidance, refer to the Now Support Knowledge Base articles on the deprecation process and on managing data separation using data filters and ACLs. ## Activation, Requirements, and Other Considerations * **Activation:** There were no updates regarding activation of Data Separation from Xanadu through Zurich. * **Additional Requirements:** No new or changed additional requirements were introduced. * **Browser Requirements:** No changes or new browser requirements were noted. * **Accessibility:** No updates or specific accessibility considerations were introduced. * **Localization:** No localization updates were identified. * **Highlights:** There are no specific highlight notes for Data Separation in these releases. ## What This Means for You As a ServiceNow customer using Data Separation, you can expect no new features, changes, removals, or activation changes from Xanadu through Zurich releases. However, you should plan to adopt data filters and ACLs for data separation as Data Separation functionality is being phased out starting with Yokohama. By reviewing this combined information, you can confidently prepare for your upgrade to Zurich and ensure your data access controls remain robust using the supported mechanisms. Consolidated page of all release notes for Data Separation from Xanadu to Zurich. ## 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 Xanadu to Zurich. 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 Zurich Before you upgrade to Zurich, review these pre- and post-upgrade tasks and complete the tasks as needed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__2} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## New features Between your current release family and Zurich, new features were introduced for Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__10} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Changes Between your current release family and Zurich, some changes were made to existing Data Separation features. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__18} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Removed Between your current release family and Zurich, some Data Separation features or functionality were removed. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__26} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Deprecations Between your current release family and Zurich, some Data Separation features or functionality were deprecated. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__34} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | Starting with the Yokohama release, Data Separation is being prepared for future deprecation and it will be hidden. 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 define data filters along with other configurations to restrict access to sensitive data (enable data separation). 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 \[KB1772519\]](https://support.servicenow.com/kb_view.do?sysparm_article=KB1772519) article in the Now SupportKnowledge Base. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ] ## Activation information Review information on how to activate Data Separation. {#dfrn3-dataseparation-summary__entry__42} | Release | Release notes | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | 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 | |-|-| | Xanadu | No updates for this release. | | Yokohama | No updates for this release. | | Zurich | No updates for this release. | [ ]