Questions tagged [privacy]
Apple hardware and software can log location as well as other sensitive information that you may wish to keep private. Also group questions that relate to general software and information relating on how to protect your privacy by choosing one configuration over another.
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Is there a shortcut / widget to set the iPhone call screening feature?
I like the iOS Screen Unknown Callers feature, but, from time to time, I need to switch it off as I"m expecting a return call from some unknown number.
Since Apple moved the Phone setting to be buried ...
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What are the distance and time criteria for an AirTag to emit an anti-stalking sound?
I was reviewing Apple's documentation regarding security and unauthorized tracking devices, which included the following statement (mirror):
If any AirTag, AirPods, Find My network accessory, or ...
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Are there privacy settings that block apps from screen-sharing other apps' windows?
Are there privacy settings that block apps from screen-sharing other apps' windows?
When a MacOS user tries sharing his full screen with me on Signal Desktop, I only see his Signal window; everything ...
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Does "Clear History and Website Data" also clear local storage in Safari on iOS?
Does "Clear History and Website Data" also clear local storage in Safari on iOS? I read some contradictory information on that issue, most of it quite old and probably outdated.
If local ...
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Mac Screensaver Program That Can Detect User's Face When Unlocking Mac
Is there a Mac screensaver program that can capture someone's face who unlock my computer (even with the correct screen unlock password)? When the person try to unlock my Mac, it can capture the face ...
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Can I stop macOS asking for screen recording permission while using mss.mss() in a python script?
I am trying to use mss to capture a portion of my screen using the following code:
import mss
import cv2
import numpy as np
monitor_region = {
"top": 810,
"left": 1070,
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How to hide an application from system preferences UI without disabling screen recording permission for that app in mac
I want to hide an application that has screen recording permission from the list shown in System Preferences under Screen Recording.
Please help me with a way to hide it across all macOS versions.
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Can a macOS App Store–installed sandboxed app access unique hardware identifiers? [closed]
I’m about to install a privacy-unfriendly app from the Mac App Store, so I want to know whether sandboxed Mac App Store–distributed apps can still access unique hardware identifiers (for example, the ...
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How to turn off "find devices on local networks" prompt
I often get the "Allow * to find devices on local networks" prompt. I always answer "Don't Allow" and everything works just fine.
MacOS 15.3.1
Chrome 134.0.6998.89
The annoyance:
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What information does the iCloud Keychain contain exactly?
I have an iPhone and an iPad, both using iCloud Keychain. I read on my device's settings about iCloud Keychain:
iCloud Keychain keeps information like your Safari usernames and passwords, credit cards,...
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I recently used iMovie and since quit the application, but it still shows a green dot, saying iMovie is using camera
I have tried going into Settings > Privacy & Security > Camera
The three items there were iMovie, Parallels Desktop, WhatsApp. I have turned all of them off.
I have quit all applications ...
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Showing status of messages on iPhone
I can see when my son has "read" my messages as well as when he is typing. Mine is set where it doesn’t show I’ve "read" the message from someone, but does say "delivered" to the person I’ve received ...
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Does a PWA created in Private Browsing mode always open in Private Browsing?
Scenario: I log into Twitter in a mobile Safari Private Browsing tab with Advanced Tracking and Fingerprinting Protection enabled, then create a PWA (i.e., Add to Home Screen) of the private tab.
When ...
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How can I silence the privacy alert (e.g. Screen Capture) for a specific app?
I use DisplayLink Manager to operate my dock and use external monitors. To do its job, it requires Screen Recording privilages. A blue icon in the menu bar indicates that "DisplayLink Manager is ...
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Why am I frequently asked for access to my Local Network since upgrading to Sequoia?
I recently upgraded to macOS 15, and ever since then, macOS randomly asks me to grant an app access to my local network.
The list of apps I see in "Privacy & Security" include:
VSCode
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