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Data Access Issues - Permissions and User Attributes

Fix "Access denied" errors and missing data. Diagnose permissions, check user attributes, request access from admin.

Updated over 2 weeks ago

What You're Trying to Do

You're getting "Access denied" errors or can't see data that you should be able to access.

Quick Solution (3 minutes)

Diagnose permission issues:

Step 1: Check What Data You Can Access

  • Ask Zoë: "What data am I allowed to see?"

This shows your current permissions and available tables.

Step 2: Identify Missing Access

If you can't see expected data, check:

  • Are you on the right workspace?

  • Has your role or department changed recently?

  • Are you trying to access PII or sensitive data?

Step 3: Request Access from Your Admin

Contact your workspace admin with:

  • What specific data you need access to

  • Your business justification for access

  • Your current role/department

Can access your data now? Great! If the issue persists, it may be a data model configuration problem.

Still Need Help?

Complete Guide For detailed permission setup and troubleshooting → User Attributes and Access Grants

Ask Zoë Directly Try asking: "Why can't I see [specific table or field]?"

Contact Support If you're the admin or permissions seem broken → Contact Support with "Access Control Issue" and include:

  • Your role and what you should access

  • Specific error messages

  • What worked before vs. now

Related Quick Guides

  • Why Can't Zoë See My Data? ← Basic connection issues

  • When to Contact Support vs. Self-Service ← Escalation guide

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