# Introduction ### **The simplest way to securely segregate your data in ServiceNow** Simple Data Separation utilizes a rules-based engine to grant access to data based on user attributes such as Group, Department, Location, Company, and more. You can even provide one-off, time-bound access to specific users and records, enabling you to best serve your users while maintaining security standards. Simple Data Separation is easier & more efficient than Access Controls or Data Filtration. It's more maintainable & economical than Domain Separation. And it's the only solution for on-demand, auditable access requisition. For most customers, it's the clear choice for data segregation within ServiceNow. {% embed url="" %} Simple Data Separation Introduction {% endembed %} --- # Agent Instructions: Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.yansalabs.com/simple-data-separation/overview/introduction.md?ask= ``` The question should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.