RocketChat / RocketChat/Rocket.Chat

Query: Admin Capabilities to Alter User Information in Workspace

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Description

I'm currently exploring the administrative features of Rocket.Chat and observed that an admin has the ability to change other existing users' personal information, including their name, username, and even their registered email address without notifying user about this. This can be done by navigating to Administration -> Users.

I am seeking clarity on a few points regarding this feature:

Rationale Behind the Feature

What is the intended use case or rationale behind giving admins this level of control over user accounts? Understanding the reasoning behind this design choice would be helpful.

Security and Privacy Considerations

How does Rocket.Chat balance this administrative capability with user privacy and security? Are there safeguards or policies in place to prevent misuse of this feature?

Looking forward to the community's insights and responses on this matter.

Thank you!

https://github.com/RocketChat/Rocket.Chat/assets/125182653/b6efae1c-9bc1-46a3-8fa1-3e86fae88d59

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Research direction

Start at Administration → Users, the only entry point named in the issue. No file or test is identified; determine where this account-editing behavior is documented and capture the intended rationale, privacy safeguards, and notification policy as a resolved explanation.

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Assessment

Domain
authorization
Issue type
Documentation
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
20/100

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