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Yigit_Yuruker
Brass Contributor
Sep 09, 2019

User Broke the Access Rights to Confidential Documents

Dear All,   A user has managed to receive access rights to a confidential folder inside a library. She has (and still does) Edit rights for the library where confidential folder was located. But ne...
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Yigit_Yuruker
Brass Contributor
Sep 09, 2019

Dear Norman Young 

 

Thank you for your reply. Unfortunately, Unique Permissions were in place. So, everything seemed normal. I've realized this mistake only by chance. You may see the permissions page attached. Do you have any idea, why this have happened? I need to fix this as soon as possible, we have started to use this site to store our confidential documents already.

 

Best Regards,

 

Yigit Yürüker

 

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Kelly_Edinger
MCT
Sep 09, 2019

HI Yigit_Yuruker - one of the hidden options when sharing a library/folder - it's under the 'show more' where you also find the option to uncheck the box to send an email. By default, the box to 'share everything, even those with unique permissions' is checked. Seems very odd that this would both be hidden and be checked by default. Try removing the user altogether and adding back, unchecking that box. Let us know how it goes!

  • Yigit_Yuruker's avatar
    Yigit_Yuruker
    Brass Contributor
    Sep 09, 2019

    Dear Kelly_Edinger,

     

    Thank you for your message. I am afraid that it was not the case, as we are agreed on not giving anyone Contribute rights! Also, I thought it should have shown her name on the Permissions screen but I don't even see her. So, actually, I don't even know how I can kick her out of this folder! I am very confused right now and checking all my folders for the same bug.  

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      Norman Young
      MVP
      Sep 09, 2019

      Yigit_Yuruker,

       

      Check here:

       

      Look for entries with your users name.

       

      Norm

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        Yigit_Yuruker
        Brass Contributor
        Sep 10, 2019

        Dear Norman Young,

         

        I am afraid she is not shown there as well sir. That is I believe there is a malfunction with the permits of the site. Also, as I can't see her anywhere, I can't delete her access rights to the confidential folder as well.


        So I am still looking for a solution, worst case would be relocating documents and deleting the folder. But that wouldn't solve the problem, just save the day. 

         

        Thank you for your support and efforts so far! It is great to see efforts of this beautiful community. If you would have any more tips / solution ideas, I will be happy to hear.

         

        Have a great day and remain with,

         

        Best Regards,

         

        Yigit Yürüker