How to Review and Manage App Permissions on iPad

Step by step

1. 30 sec

   Open Privacy Settings

   Open the Settings app from your Home Screen or Dock. Scroll down the left sidebar and select the Privacy & Security tab.

2. 1 min

   Examine Individual Categories

   Tap on a specific data category, such as Photos, Camera, or Microphone. This displays a list of every app that has requested access to that hardware or data set.

   Note: Look for apps you no longer use; they should not have access to your private data.
3. 1 min

   Adjust Access Levels

   Tap an app name to view or change its permissions. Toggle the switch to Off to revoke access, or select specific limitations such as 'Add Photos Only' instead of 'Full Access'.

4. 1 min

   Check Location Services

   Select Location Services at the top of the Privacy & Security menu. Review the list of apps and set their access to Never, Ask Next Time, or While Using the App.

   Note: Toggle 'Precise Location' off if an app does not need to know your exact street address.
5. 30 sec

   Verify Recent Activity

   Navigate back to the main Privacy & Security menu and select App Privacy Report. This log shows which apps accessed your data in the last seven days.

   Note: If you see an app accessing data unexpectedly, revoke its permissions immediately.