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Give only the access that’s truly needed.

Definition

Least privilege means a person or app should only get the minimum permissions required to do its job—nothing extra.

In plain English Give only the access that’s truly needed.

Why this matters

Why it matters: If something goes wrong (mistake, bug, or hack), less access means less damage.

Example

Example: A calendar app shouldn’t need access to your contacts if it doesn’t use them.