What is the primary advantage of using Snowflake Data Exchange for sharing data with a network of retailers?

• A. It enables instant, controlled sharing with a closed group
• B. It requires manual file transfers
• C. It exposes data to the public internet
• D. It eliminates need for governance

Answer: (A)

The main idea is secure, live data sharing with a defined group of partners. Snowflake Data Exchange lets you publish a data product and grant access to invited retailers within your network. Because the data stays in your Snowflake environment and is shared via zero-copy pointers, recipients get instant access to query the data without any data movement. Access is tightly controlled and auditable—membership in the exchange can be granted or revoked as needed, and usage is monitorable. This makes collaboration with a network of retailers fast and governed, unlike manual file transfers, public exposure, or lax governance.