full-disk access
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A macOS permission that grants an app broad access to files and data on a system.
Why it's here
Placed in Assess: 1 article(s) of evidence from 1 source(s), led by security coverage, with 1 in the last 30 days. Confidence 24%. Low accumulated evidence, so it defaults conservatively pending more signal.
Evidence (1)
- 6Ars Technica AI·10/2/2026securityApple Tightens macOS Full-Disk Access to Limit AI Agent Abuse
Apple says it is changing macOS privacy permissions after concerns that third-party AI agents could misuse full-disk access to read message histories. The move follows reports involving Meta's Muse and debate over how much access AI assistants should have to sensitive user data.