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- Can the creation of a group of CollectionObjects also trigger the application of access restrictions, either to the physical/digital objects or their metadata? In other words, should we create behaviors for various kinds of 'locking groups' within the group service? If not, in which other service, at the service layer, should those behaviors occur?
The need for 'locking groups' might occur, for example, when a group of objects has been selected for a loan or exhibit, and are thus "frozen": they should not otherwise be moved, loaned or exhibited elsewhere, sent out for conservation, etc. Similarly, when a set group of objects has been created with the intent to review their information, perform retrospective cataloging, etc., no other changes to their information should occur be permitted for a temporary period of time.