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Microphone Access

Privacy

When an app can listen and record audio.

Definition

Microphone access is a permission that lets an app capture audio. Some apps may request it for features you don’t use.

In plain English When an app can listen and record audio.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Audio can reveal private conversations and background information.

Example

Example: A voice call app needs the microphone; a simple game usually doesn’t.