diff --git a/code/web/release_notes/25.02.00.MD b/code/web/release_notes/25.02.00.MD
index 79e9a66eac..8bb22e23a3 100644
--- a/code/web/release_notes/25.02.00.MD
+++ b/code/web/release_notes/25.02.00.MD
@@ -57,6 +57,7 @@
 
 ### Aspen LiDA Updates
 - When validating authentication tokens for LiDA, use the API keys within Branded App Settings if available, rather than validating against the Greenhouse. (DIS-270) (*MDN*)
+- Allow any user with the permission to modify system variables the permission to enable branded apps, not just aspen_admin. (DIS-270) (*MDN*)
 - Added new setting to show/hide More Info button on the Grouped Work screen in Aspen LiDA. (DIS-207) (*KK*)
 
 <div markdown="1" class="settings">
diff --git a/code/web/sys/SystemVariables.php b/code/web/sys/SystemVariables.php
index efdb8efe19..7446c4046b 100644
--- a/code/web/sys/SystemVariables.php
+++ b/code/web/sys/SystemVariables.php
@@ -380,7 +380,6 @@ static function getObjectStructure($context = ''): array {
 			$objectStructure['indexingSection']['properties']['storeRecordDetailsInDatabase']['type'] = 'hidden';
 			$objectStructure['indexingSection']['properties']['indexVersion']['type'] = 'hidden';
 			$objectStructure['indexingSection']['properties']['searchVersion']['type'] = 'hidden';
-			$objectStructure['enableBrandedApp']['type'] = 'hidden';
 			$objectStructure['enableAspenEvents']['type'] = 'hidden';
 		}