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# Organization Separation & Data Boundaries
**Audience:** Organization administrators, consent managers, compliance teams, and auditors.
**Applies to** FairConsent Mobile App and Web Platform.
### ** 1. Purpose of This Article**
This article explains how FairConsent enforces **strict separation between organizations** and how data boundaries affect visibility and access. It exists to clarify:
- Why users may not see certain data
- Why data cannot be shared implicitly
- How compliance and isolation are enforced
Organization separation is a **core security feature**, not a configuration option.
### **2. Core Principle: One Organization, One Data Boundary**
In FairConsent:
- Every project belongs to **exactly one organization**
- Every consent belongs to that project
- Every user operates within an organization context
There is **no cross-organization visibility**, regardless of role.
### **3. What Organization Separation Means in Practice**
Organization separation ensures that:
- Data collected for one organization is invisible to all others
- Users must be explicitly assigned to an organization
- Projects cannot span multiple organizations
- Seats are scoped to a single organization
Even Organization Admins:
- Cannot access data from other organizations
- Cannot merge or transfer data across organizations
### **4. Platform Visibility vs Device Data**
It is important to distinguish between:
- **Data recorded on the app**
- **Data uploaded to the platform**
Rules:
- Only **uploaded consents** are visible in the platform
- Admins cannot see data that exists only on the app
- Platform data always reflects finalized, uploaded information
Organization boundaries apply equally to both.
### **5. Why You Might Not See Expected Data**
Common reasons include:
- The consent was recorded but **not uploaded**
- The project belongs to a **different organization**
- The user does not have the required role
- The project was completed and local data was cleared
These behaviors are expected and intentional.
### **6. What Organization Boundaries Do Not Allow**
Organization separation does **not** allow:
- Implicit data sharing
- Cross-organization reporting
- Viewing data “just for oversight”
- Temporary access exceptions
All access must be explicit and scoped.
### **7. Compliance & Security Implications**
Organization isolation supports:
- Data protection requirements
- Compliance with consent regulations
- Clear accountability and traceability
- Reduced risk of accidental data exposure
This design choice prioritizes **safety over convenience**.
### **8. Related Articles**
- **User Roles Explained**
- **Uploading Consents & Platform Visibility**
- **Offline Mode – Limitations & Risks**
- **Completing a Project – Read This Carefully**
### **Final Note**
Organization separation in FairConsent is **non-negotiable by design**.
It ensures that:
- Data remains protected
- Responsibilities are clear
- Compliance requirements are met
Understanding these boundaries is essential for correct platform usage.
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