Permissions - what the heck?

Generally, unless one has modified the permissions through SSH, the permissions for each Share is configured via the WD My Cloud Dashboard. All subfolders within the Share inherit the permissions from the Share itself.

The “daapd” entry may be the iTunes media server embedded within the My Cloud.

As to copying issues there are other threads that discuss various issues with Mac’s including problems with El Capitan. Some threads that may help:

https://community.wd.com/t/up-loading-pictures/148114/3

https://community.wd.com/t/support-os-x-el-capitan/96744