When an administrator sets apolicy(such asData Policies) that applies toall data entered into ServiceNow, it runs on theserver-side.
Why Data Policies Run on the Server?Data Policies apply to all data sources:
UI forms
Import Sets
Web Services (APIs, integrations)
Enforces field validation at the database level
Ensuresdata consistencyacrossall entry points.
Reducesclient-side dependencyfor validation.
Applies uniformly regardless of how the data is entered
UnlikeUI Policies(which only work on forms),Data Policiesensure field rules are enforcedeverywhere.
A. Network →Incorrect
Policies are not enforced at thenetwork level.
They operate within theServiceNow application.
C. Client →Incorrect
Client-side scripts (likeUI Policies or Client Scripts)onlyenforce validation within the browser.
Data Policies run at the server level, ensuring broader enforcement.
D. Browser →Incorrect
While UI Policies and Client Scripts run in the browser,Data Policies are applied on the server.
Why Other Options Are Incorrect?
Key Differences Between Client and Server Processing:Validation Type
Runs On
Applies To
Purpose
Data Policies
Server
UI, Import Sets, Web Services
Ensures global data consistency
UI Policies
Client (Browser)
Forms (User Interface)
Controls form behavior dynamically
Client Scripts
Client (Browser)
Forms, Fields
Runs JavaScript in the user's browser
Business Rules
Server
Database Transactions
Executes logic when records are inserted, updated, or deleted
Data Policies in ServiceNow
UI Policies vs. Data Policies
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