Access Control System
CoachPortal implements a robust access control system to ensure that coaches can only view and modify their own appointments, while administrators have broader access to all data. This is achieved through a combination of database privacy rules, data filtering, and conditional UI elements.
Access Control Overview
The CoachPortal application implements a comprehensive access control system that ensures data security and privacy while providing appropriate access levels based on user roles. The core principle is that coaches should only see and manage their own appointments, while administrators have full system access.
- View Own Appointments: Coaches can only see appointments where they are assigned as the coach.
- Create Own Appointments: Coaches can create new appointments that are automatically assigned to themselves.
- Edit Own Appointments: Coaches can modify appointment details for their own appointments only.
- Delete Own Appointments: Coaches can remove appointments that belong to them.
- Profile Management: Coaches can update their own profile information.
- Full System Access: Administrators can view, create, edit, and delete all appointments in the system.
- User Management: Administrators can create, edit, and deactivate user accounts.
- Assign Appointments: Administrators can create and assign appointments to any coach.
- Role Management: Administrators can change user roles (e.g., promote a coach to admin).
- System Configuration: Access to system settings and configuration options.
Implementation Approach
The access control system is implemented through multiple layers of security to ensure data privacy and integrity:
Database Layer
Privacy rules at the database level restrict data access based on user role and ownership. These rules are enforced server-side for maximum security.
Application Layer
Workflows and data queries are designed to filter data based on the current user's identity and role before displaying it in the user interface.
Interface Layer
UI elements are conditionally displayed or hidden based on the user's role, ensuring that users only see the functionality they have permission to use.
Security Best Practices
CoachPortal implements these security best practices to protect user data:
- All data access is authenticated and authorized
- Multiple security layers prevent bypassing of access controls
- Database-level privacy rules prevent unauthorized data access even if application logic is bypassed
- Admin actions are logged for accountability
- Regular security audits ensure the access control system remains effective