In Salesforce, what is the implication of setting an OWD to ‘Private’ on the Account object?

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Salesforce Admin — Hard

In Salesforce, what is the implication of setting an OWD to ‘Private’ on the Account object?

Accepted Answer

Setting an OWD to 'Private' on the Account object restricts visibility. Users can only see records they own or those shared via hierarchy, sharing rules, or manual sharing. This is because 'Private' limits access to owners and explicitly shared records. Incorrect options overstate restrictions or misinterpret ownership.