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Temporarily or permanently disable user access as needed.

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Overview of User Ban & Suspension Controls Module

Purpose

The User Ban & Suspension Controls module is designed to manage user access by enabling temporary or permanent disabling of user accounts as required. This module provides essential functionalities to maintain security, enforce policies, and ensure compliance within the system.

Benefits

Usage Scenarios

  1. Rule Violations: Ban users who violate community guidelines or policies (e.g., posting inappropriate content).
  2. Suspension During Maintenance: Temporarily suspend user access during system maintenance without a permanent ban.
  3. Account Takeover Protection: Suspend accounts that show signs of being compromised to protect user data.
  4. Failed Login Attempts: Implement temporary suspensions after multiple failed login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks.
  5. Temporary Bans for Minor Offenses: Use short-term suspensions as a corrective measure before permanent actions are taken.
  6. Compliance Audits: Review logs and records of bans/suspensions to ensure adherence to legal or regulatory requirements.

This module is crucial for developers looking to implement robust access control mechanisms, ensuring the system’s integrity and user safety.

Module Name: User Ban & Suspension Controls

Category: Authentication
Summary: This module provides functionality to temporarily or permanently disable user access to the system based on specific conditions or administrative actions.

Key Features:

1. Temporary Bans

2. Permanent Bans

3. Suspension with Appeal Process

4. Ban Reasons & Notes

5. Logging & Auditing

6. Integration with Email/Notification System

7. Whitelist Functionality

8. Session Termination

9. Rate Limiting & Auto-Ban Thresholds

10. Compliance & GDPR Readiness

This documentation provides a comprehensive overview of the features available in the User Ban & Suspension Controls module, designed to assist developers in integrating and managing user access controls effectively.

Technical Documentation: User Ban & Suspension Controls Module

This module provides functionality to temporarily or permanently disable user access to the system. It includes features for banning users, unbaning them, and viewing suspended/banned users.

1. FastAPI Endpoint for User Ban/Suspension Control

The following is a sample FastAPI endpoint that handles user ban and suspension operations:

from fastapi import APIRouter, Depends, HTTPException
from typing import Optional
from datetime import datetime, timedelta
from jose import JWTError, jwt
from fastapi.security import OAuth2PasswordBearer
import models  # Assuming you have a User model

router = APIRouter()
oauth2_scheme = OAuth2PasswordBearer(tokenUrl="token")

# Mock database for demonstration purposes
banned_users = set()

async def get_current_user(token: str = Depends(oauth2_scheme)):
    credentials_exception = HTTPException(
        status_code=401,
        detail="Could not validate credentials",
    )
    try:
        payload = jwt.decode(token, "your-secret-key", algorithms=["HS256"])
        username: str = payload.get("sub")
        if username is None:
            raise credentials_exception
    except JWTError:
        raise credentials_exception

    user = await models.User.authenticate(username)
    if user is None:
        raise credentials_exception
    return user

async def is_admin(user):
    return user.role == "admin"  # Assuming role is stored in the User model

@router.post("/ban-user")
async def ban_user(
    userId: int,
    duration: Optional[int] = None,  # Number of days to ban (0 for permanent)
    current_user=Depends(get_current_user),
):
    if not await is_admin(current_user):
        raise HTTPException(status_code=403, detail="You are not authorized")

    if userId in banned_users:
        raise HTTPException(
            status_code=400,
            detail=f"User {userId} is already banned",
        )

    if duration is None:
        banned_users.add(userId)
        return {"message": f"User {userId} has been permanently banned"}
    else:
        expiration_date = datetime.now() + timedelta(days=duration)
        # Add logic to track expiration dates of temporary bans
        banned_users.add(userId)
        return {
            "message": f"User {userId} has been banned until {expiration_date}",
        }

2. React UI for Ban/Suspension Controls

The following is a sample React component that provides a user interface for banning/unbanning users:

import React, { useState } from 'react';
import axios from 'axios';

const UserBanControl = () => {
    const [bannedUsers, setBannedUsers] = useState(new Set());
    const [userIdToBan, setUserIdToBan] = useState('');
    const [banDuration, setBanDuration] = useState('');

    const fetchBannedUsers = async () => {
        try {
            const response = await axios.get('/api/banned-users');
            setBannedUsers(new Set(response.data));
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error fetching banned users:', error);
        }
    };

    const banUser = async () => {
        if (!userIdToBan || !banDuration) return;

        try {
            await axios.post('/api/ban-user', {
                userId: parseInt(userIdToBan),
                duration: parseInt(banDuration),
            });
            setBannedUsers(prev => new Set([...prev, parseInt(userIdToBan)]));
            setUserIdToBan('');
            setBanDuration('');
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error banning user:', error);
        }
    };

    const unbanUser = async (userId) => {
        try {
            await axios.post(`/api/unban-user/${userId}`);
            setBannedUsers(prev => new Set([...prev].filter(id => id !== userId)));
        } catch (error) {
            console.error('Error unbanning user:', error);
        }
    };

    return (
        <div>
            <h1>User Ban Control Panel</h1>
            
            <div className="ban-controls">
                <input
                    type="number"
                    value={userIdToBan}
                    onChange={(e) => setUserIdToBan(e.target.value)}
                    placeholder="Enter user ID to ban..."
                />
                <input
                    type="number"
                    value={banDuration || ''}
                    onChange={(e) => setBanDuration(e.target.value)}
                    placeholder="Enter duration in days (0 for permanent)"
                />
                <button onClick={banUser}>Ban User</button>
            </div>

            <h2>Banned Users</h2>
            <ul className="banned-users-list">
                {Array.from(bannedUsers).map((userId) => (
                    <li key={userId}>
                        <span>User ID: {userId}</span>
                        <button onClick={() => unbanUser(userId)}>Unban</button>
                    </li>
                ))}
            </ul>
        </div>
    );
};

export default UserBanControl;

3. Pydantic Data Schema for Ban Operations

The following is a sample Pydantic model that defines the schema for banning users:

from pydantic import BaseModel
from typing import Optional

class BanUserParams(BaseModel):
    userId: int  # ID of the user to ban
    duration: Optional[int] = None  # Number of days to ban (0 for permanent)

    class Config:
        json_schema_extra = {
            "example": {
                "userId": 123,
                "duration": 7,  # Ban for 7 days
            },
        }

Summary

This module can be integrated into any system requiring user access control mechanisms.

# User Ban & Suspension Controls Module Documentation

## Summary
The **User Ban & Suspension Controls** module provides functionality to temporarily or permanently disable user access to the system based on specific conditions or administrative actions. This module is critical for enforcing security policies, managing user behavior, and ensuring compliance with platform rules.

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## Related Modules
- **Role-Based Access Control (RBAC)**: Manages user roles and permissions to restrict access to sensitive features.
- **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**: Enhances security by requiring additional verification methods before allowing access.
- **Audit Logging**: Tracks user activities and system changes for compliance and troubleshooting purposes.
- **Session Management**: Handles user sessions and ensures proper authentication state management.

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## Use Cases
1. **User Suspension for Violations**  
   - Temporarily disable a user's access after they violate platform policies (e.g., posting inappropriate content).

2. **Temporary Ban After Multiple Failed Attempts**  
   - Automatically suspend a user's account after exceeding a predefined number of failed login attempts to prevent brute-force attacks.

3. **Permanent Ban for Severe Misconduct**  
   - Permanently disable access for users engaging in severe misconduct, such as selling illegal goods or spamming.

4. **Appeal Process Integration**  
   - Allow banned users to submit an appeal request through the system, which can be reviewed by administrators.

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## Integration Tips
1. **Synchronize with Session Management**  
   - Ensure that user sessions are invalidated when a ban is applied to prevent unauthorized access.

2. **Integrate with Audit Logging**  
   - Log all ban/suspension events, including the reason, timestamp, and user ID, for transparency and accountability.

3. **Provide Hooks for Custom Logic**  
   - Offer callbacks or hooks in the module to allow developers to extend functionality (e.g., notifying admins of a ban).

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## Configuration Options
The following configuration options are available for the User Ban & Suspension Controls module:

| **Parameter**            | **Type**       | **Description**                                                                 |
|---------------------------|----------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------|
| `ban_duration`           | Integer        | The duration (in days) of a temporary ban. Set to `0` for permanent bans.      |
| `max_failed_attempts`     | Integer        | The maximum number of failed login attempts before triggering a temporary ban.  |
| `suspension_reason_code`  | String         | A unique code that identifies the reason for suspension (e.g., `"spam"`, `"violation"`). |
| `auto_unban_enabled`      | Boolean        | Enable automatic un-banning after the specified duration. Defaults to `true`.   |
| `appeal_process_enabled`  | Boolean        | Allow users to appeal their ban status. Defaults to `false`.                    |

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## Notes
- This module is designed for developers with technical expertise in authentication and security systems.
- For more detailed implementation steps or troubleshooting, refer to the [Developer Guide](#).