In December 2025, opentdf/charts delivered the Trace Configuration Reorganization and Validation Test, reorganizing trace configuration under the server section of the configuration file and adding a test to validate the new trace configuration. This change improves configuration management and reliability for tracing, reduces misconfiguration risk, and aligns with Helm chart/config map practices. The targeted fix, identified by commit 1e9880ddff3bace9c31144cb7534c7833eec4101, addresses issues #159 and #160 by ensuring the trace config is loaded from the correct server-level config path.

September 2025 summary for opentdf/java-sdk focusing on delivering a forward-looking Authorization Service upgrade and solidifying testing support. Key work centered on introducing the second version of the AuthorizationService in the SDK, laying groundwork for future improvements while maintaining compatibility for clients upgrading to v2.