php - Privacy in simple DB system

Question

I am implementing a simple database system. Basically is a simple social network, everyone has his own dashboard, where you can post some random text. The problem is that I want a privacy level, I mean I want that somebody is allowed to browse only some profiles. And I'm deciding who can watch what.

The question is: How can I do that?I have to work with relation in the database or what?

Thanks for your time.

S.

Answer 1

What you are looking for is called "Access Control List" (ACL): Check out Nettuts tutorial on implementing an ACL: http://net.tutsplus.com/tutorials/php/a-better-login-system/