The solution depends on one of two scenarios:

• Is this a file meant to be accessed by multiple users?
  If so, it should be in a specific directory with group read and/or write permissions.
• Is the secondary user one that is also under your control?
  If so, your sysadm can set up the permissions for the user
  If not, see scenario 1

The individual home directories should not have world read write access, this is what group permissions and directories are for. Once you are given the username/password combination for another user, you also inherit the responsibilites for that data, and the other user inherits the responsibilities for your actions.

Run the idea of group (ie: shared) directories past your sysadm (and IT security staff). It will make things easier for all concerned.

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