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Do Not Approve Every App Permission

When installing the app, you may be asked, "Can I use your camera?" or "Can I use your location?" Sometimes you want to use it quickly and want to OK everything.

Approving every permission request without checking can be risky.

Only allow what the app really needs

It helps to ask whether the app truly needs that access. A camera app may need your camera, but many other apps do not need every permission they request.

You do not have to say yes to everything at once. It is also useful to remember that permissions can often be reviewed later in settings.

You can review permissions later

Even if you give permission, you may be able to review it later. If you are concerned, it is safe to check the settings with your family members.

Children who think before pressing OK are more likely to protect their information.

What you can do today
Check one app today and see which permissions it is using.

At Digital Kodomo BASE, we value the fun of using new apps, as well as the ability to think about how much we can allow.