> I tend to agree with Ian - is there some reason why a > transcriber *and* his > or her coordinator can't jointly own data? I am sure Dave M > will correct us > if Ian and I have missed the point, but I wouldn't have a > problem with my > coordinator altering my uploaded files (if he had the time) - > as I see it, it > cuts down the number of people to blame (and I use the word 'blame' > advisedly) when an individual record is wrong! It would also > cut the amount > of time we spend chasing AWOL volunteers. .... > Virginia I have been thinking for a while that a facility like this would be useful. The question of who "owns" the data is a bit philosophical. The files are currently stored in a way that is related to the user id and in that sense the *computer* ownership is with the user id. As such it is relatively easy (in a programming sense) to limit access to that user id. To allow access to selected other user ids (presumably a user who is marked as a co-ordinator for the syndicate that the user belongs to - IYSWIM) would be possible but would take a little thought and effort. I believe it would be important to maintain an audit log for such activities. This would allow us to find out who modified a file and when. This not so much for the usual security reason (finding someone to blame - I am a bit of a security cynic!) but just so we don't have to rely on grey cells when a user asks why one of their files has changed! I think someone should raise a task. Someone who would be prepared to test the facility! Barrie