---
title: Private data mode for development apps
description: Private Data Mode (PDM) will be enabled on March 15th for all applciations currently set to development. Please set live applications to production ASAP.
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# [Private data mode for development apps](https://blog.bettyblocks.com/product-changes/pdm-for-development)

 Written by [Dusty Rowe](https://blog.bettyblocks.com/product-changes/author/dusty-rowe) | Mar 7, 2022 8:30:23 AM

<https://my.bettyblocks.com/applications>

Please be aware, on March 15th, Betty Blocks will enable Private Data Mode (PDM) for all applications currently set to the development status.

### What is the impact of this change?

Private Data Mode being enabled will restrict Data API access in the runtime to any user without a registered Betty Blocks account and builder permissions for the application. Effectively, this will prevent users from viewing your application or its data if they have not been invited as a builder.

If any of your development applications are used in production (live) use cases – either customer-facing or internally – please set these applications to the live status as soon as possible to ensure they are not impacted.

Some examples of use cases include:

- Proof of Concept (PoC) applications 
- Demonstration applications
- Internal use applications such as employee portals

 

#### You do not need to take any action if

- Your application is currently on the NL1 or US1 zones
- You are using a trial version of Betty Blocks
- Or your development applications are in the correct state

[Check the following documentation](https://docs.bettyblocks.com/en/articles/5796967-using-application-status-in-the-application-development-cycle) for more information about how to set your application live, Private Data Mode, and how these settings affect your applications.

[View full post](https://blog.bettyblocks.com/product-changes/pdm-for-development)

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