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    Unnecessary Permissions to Avoid

                     Some  apps  request  permissions  that  are not essential  for  their core function.
                     For example, a calculator app should not need access to your camera or contacts.

                     If an app asks for permissions that don’t match its purpose, it's a good idea to
                     deny them.

                     Here’s a table showing which app permissions are necessary and which are not.

                                  Situation                        Purpose of App               Safe or Unsafe?

                       A photo  editor  asks for  It needs pictures to edit                     ü Safe
                       access to photos

                       A game  asks  for your  Not needed for playing                           û Unsafe
                       contacts and camera

                       A weather app asks for your  It shows weather near you                   ü Safe
                       location

                       A music player asks for your  It doesn’t  need  to  record  û Unsafe
                       microphone                           your voice

                       A  shopping  app  asks  for  It needs photos for product  ü Safe
                       access to your camera                scanning

                       A fitness app asks for access  Not needed  for  tracking  û Unsafe
                       to your contacts                     workouts

                       A social media app asks for  It helps tag your posts with  ü Safe
                       your location                        places

                     So, every time you see a permission pop-up, pause and ask:

                                                                    Is it safe to
                                                                     share this
                                                                   information?
                                Does this app
                               really need this
                            permission to work?                                                 Who will have
                                                                                             access to this data?

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