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# Change to PMUSER_BYPASS variable behavior

All EdgeWorkers PMUSER_BYPASS variables are now evaluated at the stage that corresponds to the event handler. For example, PMUSER_BYPASS_EW_CLTREQ_EVENT is now evaluated in `onClientRequest`. Previously the PMUSER_BYPASS variables were all evaluated at the `content-policy` metadata stage regardless of the event handler invoking the request. 

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> This change occurred on January 31, 2024. You should review any rules created before this date that use the PMUSER_BYPASS variable to see if you need to make any adjustments.

You can find more information about BYPASS variables in the [EdgeWorkers event model](doc:event-handler-functions) section of this guide.