Question

Suppose I have a few databases set up in MySQL. I then issue

 grant select on *.* to 'backupman';

Later, I create a new database.

Does ‘backupman’ have select on the NEW database?

Answer 1

Yes, it certainly does have select right on the new database.

When you use *.* it means you are granting a global privilege.

Global privileges are administrative or apply to all databases on a
given server. To assign global privileges, use ON *.* syntax (…)