Group/Tag-restricted user management (visibility of users)

Feature requests
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Dear all,

I am writing to advocate for the implementation of a new feature within our system, one that promises significant advantages to our operations. Specifically, I propose the integration of functionality that facilitates the management of visibility settings for certain groups or users within their respective cohorts.

It is my firm belief that individuals sharing a common group or class should enjoy the privilege of viewing one another’s profiles, whilst preserving their privacy from those beyond their designated circle. Consequently, I advocate for the restriction of user account visibility, reserving access solely for administrators tasked with overseeing and managing all user accounts.

Furthermore, I propose that users with membership in multiple groups be granted the capability to selectively share their information solely with members of those particular groups.

Regarding password sharing, it is imperative that users are equipped with the means to limit visibility exclusively to individuals within their designated parameters.

Allow me to enumerate the benefits of such a feature:

→ Enhanced Transparency and Structured Group Management: This feature promises to streamline our operations by providing a clear framework for group interactions. It will facilitate more organized communication and collaboration among members, ultimately leading to greater productivity.

→ Improved Privacy and Security: By restricting access to user accounts and sensitive information, we can effectively safeguard our data from unauthorized access. This feature ensures that only those with appropriate permissions can view and manage relevant content, thereby enhancing the overall security of our system.

→ Increased Efficiency: With the ability to selectively share information with specific groups, users can streamline their workflow and ensure that pertinent information reaches the relevant parties in a timely manner. This targeted approach to communication and data sharing promotes efficiency and reduces the likelihood of information overload.

In conclusion, I envision this feature empowering users to share passwords and folders with confidence, safe in the knowledge that access is restricted to those with appropriate permissions.

Warm regards,

Cave

I’m not allowed to create pools :slight_smile:

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This +1000. Very well written, and I find myself here are installing Passbolt, and seeing somehow that this is not already implemented.

Agreed - User’s should only see other users in their own group(s). Users should be able to share to their complete own group or groups, and/or to individuals. Users should not see groups or individuals that are not a part of their group. Users without a group won’t find any users to share with.

For managers of multiple cohorts - they may need the passwords from multiple departments, but do not want members of one group seeing another, or being able to share passwords outside their closed group.

Please please please get this in the pipeline. I’ve seen a few of similar requests before on this forum while searching for a way to do this. Improvements to privacy, efficiency, and a quick way to realize if someone is left out of a group passwords were shared to.