Allow users to only be able to view sub-task but not its parent issue

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Diagnosis

Sub-task's security level is inherited from parents. So generally, if users are able to view the sub-task, they are able to view the parent issue too and vice-versa.

Workaround

  1. Go to Administration > Issues > Fields > Custom fields
  2. Click on + Add Custom Field button, and choose User Picker. Add in the details and (e.g. named "SubtaskUser") and then associate it with the Default screen.
  3. Go to Administration > Issue Security Schemes > 'Your current schemes' Operations.
  4. Click on the Security Levels button, choose 'the level you wish to set' > Add > User Custom Field Value (e.g. "SubtaskUser") > Add
  5. Create a Sub-task issue by using the security level you just set with the custom field above. 
    1. On the create sub-task page, you will see the "'SubtaskUser"' custom field and you can choose the specific user who will be able to view the sub-task issue besides those already in the security level.
    2. If you wish to assign the sub-task to the user who is not included in the security level, you may also need to add the user in the "SubtaskUser" field, otherwise, he/she will not be able to access. (Note: The assignee must have the 'Assignable' permission. )
Last modified on Feb 26, 2016

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