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# Issue #12: Implement Role-Based Access Control (RBAC) for Dispute Endpoints
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## Description
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Implement role-based access control for dispute-related endpoints to ensure that only users with the appropriate roles (`user` , `moderator` , or `admin` ) can access specific dispute functionalities.
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## Acceptance Criteria
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- [x] Middleware `requireRole` is implemented and tested
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- [x] Dispute endpoints are secured with appropriate role requirements
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- [x] Integration tests verify role-based access control
- [x] Documentation of roles and permissions is updated
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## Related Files
- `backend/src/middleware/requireRole.js`
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- `backend/src/middleware/requireRole.test.js`
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- `backend/src/dispute-flow/`
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## Notes
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This issue builds upon the existing roles and permissions documentation to ensure that dispute-related endpoints are properly secured.
