The latest versions of OS X integrate a number of personal data services that can be accessed by various applications. For example, if you have a Twitter account set up in OS X, you can then have various programs send tweets to this account or otherwise interact with it. Though convenient, this does need to be secured, so Apple invokes management of this service through a central privacy framework, which you can interact with both in the system preferences and in the command line.
When a program requests access to your personal data, the system will first present you with a dialog window to either accept or deny the request. This is a first security step where you can block unwanted access to your personal information.
When a program initially requests your data, you will see this window show up. However, regardless of what you choose, the program will be added to the privacy database.
(Credit: Screenshot by Topher Kessler/CNET)
Regardless of which option you choose when this dialog appears, the program will be added to the Privacy system preferences. If you accept the request, then it will be enabled in these preferences, but if you reject the request, then the program will be disabled and unchecked in the preferences.
You can then manage the program by going to the Security & ... [Read more]
by Topher Kessler via CNET
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