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Recognizing an account is not granting every permission

Role-based access connects permissions to roles, with a user’s permitted actions depending on the relevant assignments and constraints. Identifying who is present and deciding what they may do are separate questions.

5–7 min

Questions you could explore

  • What might two successfully logged-in users still be allowed to do differently?
  • How does checking permission for a specific record differ from checking whether a user has signed in?

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