Managing Workspace Permissions
How to control access and settings
Last updated 4 months ago
Effective workspace permission management ensures your team has appropriate access to Whisperit features while maintaining security and compliance. This guide explains how to control workspace access and configure settings.
Understanding Workspace Permissions
Workspace permissions in Whisperit control what team members can access and modify. Proper permission management is essential for:
Protecting sensitive client information
Maintaining workflow efficiency
Ensuring compliance with security policies
Controlling access to cases, documents, and integrations
Permission Levels
Whisperit workspaces typically include different permission levels to match your organizational structure:
Administrator Access Administrators have full control over workspace settings, including the ability to manage team members, configure integrations, and control access to all features.
Standard User Access Standard users can access workspace features based on their assigned permissions, such as creating documents, managing cases, and using AI tools.
Accessing Workspace Management
To manage workspace permissions:
Navigate to the Workspace section from the left sidebar
Click on Management
Access the permissions and settings controls
Configure access levels for team members
Managing Team Member Access
Controlling who can access your workspace
Workspace administrators can invite new team members and assign appropriate permission levels. When adding team members, consider:
Their role within the organization
Which cases and documents they need to access
Whether they require administrative capabilities
Compliance requirements for your jurisdiction
Configuring Feature Access
Control access to specific workspace features:
Document Layouts Determine who can create, edit, and delete document layouts. This ensures template consistency while allowing designated team members to maintain standard formats.
API Tools Restrict API tool creation and management to authorized users. API integrations can access sensitive data, so limit this capability to administrators or designated technical staff.
Case Permissions Workspace permissions work alongside case-specific sharing settings. Users can share individual cases with colleagues while workspace settings control overall access levels.
Best Practices for Permission Management
Follow the principle of least privilege Grant team members only the permissions they need to perform their work. This minimizes security risks and prevents accidental changes to critical settings.
Regular permission audits Periodically review workspace permissions to ensure they match current team roles. Remove access for departed team members and adjust permissions when roles change.
Document your permission structure Maintain clear documentation of who has access to what features. This helps with onboarding, troubleshooting, and compliance audits.
Use workspace settings strategically Configure workspace-level settings to establish defaults for your team, reducing the need for individual customization.
Train team members Ensure users understand their permission levels and know how to request additional access when needed.
Security Considerations
Protecting your workspace
Maintain security by:
Regularly reviewing active users and permissions
Promptly removing access for departing team members
Using strong authentication practices
Limiting administrative access to trusted personnel
Monitoring workspace activity for unusual patterns
Compliance and Data Protection
Workspace permission management supports compliance with legal industry regulations. Configure permissions to align with your firm's data protection policies and jurisdictional requirements.