Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS
Apple has officially announced upcoming changes to the 'Full Disk Access' permission on macOS to better protect user privacy. The update aims to curb developers' ability to access sensitive system files without clear user consent.
Why it matters
This represents a shift in Apple's developer ecosystem, prioritizing user data security over the broad access previously granted to backup and utility applications.
Updates to Full Disk Access in macOS - Latest News - Apple Developer View in English
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