diff --git a/frappe/api/v2.py b/frappe/api/v2.py
index 7908dba210..a3b91110cd 100644
--- a/frappe/api/v2.py
+++ b/frappe/api/v2.py
@@ -110,6 +110,7 @@ def update_doc(doctype: str, name: str):
 	data.pop("flags", None)
 	doc.update(data)
 	doc.save()
+	doc.apply_fieldlevel_read_permissions()
 
 	# check for child table doctype
 	if doc.get("parenttype"):