Syntax options: PROTECTION IS ANSI | PROTECTION IS ACLS By default, the IMPORT statement retains the protection style of the database that was exported. However, if you specify PROTECTION IS ANSI or PROTECTION IS ACLS, then the IMPORT statement creates a database with that protection type. If the protection of the database created is different from the protection of the database that was exported, then no protection records are imported and you will receive default protections.