diff --git a/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js b/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
index ce98090ad..e8816d2df 100644
--- a/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
+++ b/backend/src/middleware/permissionsMiddleware.js
@@ -172,7 +172,7 @@ const permissions = shield(
       markAsRead: isAuthenticated,
     },
     User: {
-      email: isMyOwn,
+      email: or(isMyOwn, isAdmin),
     },
   },
   {