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Apple announces new controls for Full Disk Access on macOS
Developers learn that Apple will tighten the Full Disk Access permission that lets apps read nearly all files on a Mac.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Apple informed developers on Monday that it is introducing new controls to Full Disk Access, the macOS permission that allows an app to read almost everything on a user’s drive. The announcement, reported by 9to5Mac, follows weeks of speculation about what the changes might entail.
In a solo episode of the Security Bite podcast, host Arin Waichuli explained the existing Full Disk Access function, outlined Apple’s stated modifications, and discussed the motivations behind the update. He noted that the exact technical details remain unclear and invited listener feedback.
The podcast also referenced recent Apple‑related security topics, including the company’s earlier move to require both Full Disk Access and a Messages connector for AI agents to read user chats, as covered in Felo’s October 2 article.
Key facts
- Apple announced new controls for Full Disk Access on macOS. (9to5mac.com)
- Full Disk Access lets an app read nearly all files on a Mac. (9to5mac.com)
- The specific changes have not been detailed publicly. (9to5mac.com)
Sources
- [1] 9to5mac.com — originally reported as “Security Bite Podcast: We need to talk about the changes to Full Disk Access”
