Apple Enhances Full Disk Access Controls in macOS

Apple has announced plans to introduce additional controls for Full Disk Access in macOS, requiring explicit user action to grant this level of access. This change was announced on October 2, 2026, and is aimed at ensuring users are fully aware when they grant apps the ability to bypass certain privacy controls. Full Disk Access allows applications to access sensitive data, which is necessary for some functions like backups but can be misused by developers, potentially exposing users' files, emails, messages, and browsing history. Apple's concern is heightened by the increasing capabilities of AI agents, which could exploit this access more significantly as they become more autonomous.