diff --git a/.github/workflows/code_quality_checks.yml b/.github/workflows/code_quality_checks.yml
index 3d5dbce2..48d2d824 100644
--- a/.github/workflows/code_quality_checks.yml
+++ b/.github/workflows/code_quality_checks.yml
@@ -1,6 +1,9 @@
 # workflow to validate code formatting using pre-commit hooks
 name: Code Quality Check
 
+permissions:
+  contents: read
+
 on: [pull_request]
 
 jobs: