File restore succeeded but permissions are wrong

Scenario

Files are restored successfully from backup, but users cannot access them afterward.

Restore both data and ACLs when the backup product supports it.
Compare ownership and inheritance with the original share path.
Check whether the restore target is a temporary path with different parent permissions.
Document application owners for approval before wide permission resets.

Confirm the business impact, document the root cause, and capture any preventative follow-up in the PSA or client knowledge base.

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