What is Delegated permissions in Azure Active Directory?

 In Azure Active Directory (Azure AD), delegated permissions allow one user to perform specific tasks or access specific resources on behalf of another user, typically within an application or service. This delegation is often temporary and controlled by the owner of the resource being accessed.

Here's how it works:

1. Resource Owner: This is the user who owns the resource or data that needs to be accessed. They grant permissions to another user to act on their behalf.

2. Delegated User: This is the user who receives permission to access the resource on behalf of the resource owner. They are granted specific permissions to perform certain actions or access certain resources.

3. Azure AD Application: Often, these delegated permissions are granted within the context of an Azure AD application. The application acts as an intermediary between the resource owner and the delegated user, managing the authentication and authorization process.

4. Consent: Before delegated permissions can be granted, the resource owner typically needs to provide consent. This ensures that they are aware of and agree to the actions the delegated user will perform on their behalf.

Delegated permissions are commonly used in scenarios where one user needs to perform tasks or access resources that they wouldn't normally have permission to access, but they have been granted permission by another user who does have the necessary permissions. This can help facilitate collaboration and streamline access to resources within an organization.