Apple's developer notice says Full Disk Access "largely sidesteps" its privacy controls "in order to allow backup apps to function properly on the Mac," and that some developers use it in ways that expose "files, mail, messages, and even…
In the News: October 3, 2026 (Extra)
Apple says it will add explicit-consent controls to macOS Full Disk Access, citing AI agents; no date or mechanism yet.
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