---
id: SEC-004
title: Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) System
status: To Do
assignee: jamiepine
parent: SEC-000
priority: Low
tags: [security, enterprise, collaboration]
whitepaper: Section 4.4.6
---

## Description

Implement a granular Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) system for team and enterprise collaboration. This system will be built upon the `Action System` to control permissions for all operations.

## Implementation Steps

1.  Design and implement database tables for `roles`, `permissions`, and `user_groups`.
2.  Integrate a permission check into the `ActionManager::dispatch` flow that runs before an action is executed.
3.  Develop logic for defining standard roles (e.g., `Viewer`, `Contributor`, `Manager`) and assigning them to users for specific libraries or locations.
4.  Implement APIs for managing roles and permissions.

## Acceptance Criteria

- [ ] A `Viewer` can read data but cannot execute write actions (e.g., `FileCopy`, `FileDelete`).
- [ ] A `Contributor` can execute write actions but cannot manage library settings or permissions.
- [ ] An administrator can define custom roles with specific permissions.
