Data Catalog API methods that are related to Data Catalog search and metadata are deprecated and will be discontinued on January 30, 2026. See Transition from Data Catalog to Dataplex Universal Catalog. Methods that are related to policy tags and policy tag taxonomies are not deprecated.
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