The ability to grant access to Person Account records beyond the standard organization-wide defaults can be achieved through configuration of sharing rules. These rules are used to extend access to specific groups of users based on criteria or ownership. This functionality enables controlled visibility of sensitive data or targeted collaboration within the Salesforce environment. For example, a sharing rule could be created to allow all members of a sales team to view and edit Person Accounts owned by members of a specific region, regardless of their role hierarchy position.
Configuring sharing rules for Person Accounts allows for greater flexibility and granularity in managing data access. This capability is particularly important when the organization-wide default setting is restrictive, such as private access, but there’s a legitimate business need for broader data visibility. Historically, this level of control was only available through complex custom code; the introduction of sharing rules provided a declarative, easier-to-manage solution. Increased collaboration, improved data accuracy, and enhanced security are key benefits of its proper implementation.
