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I really don't want to go in to too much detail as to WHY I want to do this. Just know that it would be ideal for my use case.

Is there a way to disable a specific database role from using the Copy, Copy with Headers, Save Results As..., Print... functionality in the results window in SSMS?

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No, there is no way to handle this from the database/instance, unless you just deny them access to the database at all.

SSMS is a client-side tool, and the things that it can do with the data you've already let it consume are outside of server-side controls. Even if you could take those menu items away, there is always the PrintScreen button.

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    Right, that makes sense. Thank you.
    – gbeaven
    Commented May 10, 2019 at 13:48
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    I disagree - don't grant those people SELECT if they can't be trusted with the data.
    – George.Palacios
    Commented May 10, 2019 at 14:04
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    @George.Palacios But it seems the OP wants them to be able to view the data, just not print / save.
    – Aaron Bertrand
    Commented May 10, 2019 at 14:13
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    @AaronBertrand yeah I get that - I'm being a little flippant but my point is that even if you restrict this particular method, they'll find some other way.
    – George.Palacios
    Commented May 10, 2019 at 14:17
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    @George yep, and that's why my answers says, no, there is no way. I added some clarity.
    – Aaron Bertrand
    Commented May 10, 2019 at 14:22

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