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by xvector 71 days ago
The post misunderstands how the permission system works.

Giving access to a file via the Open and Save panel is an explicit declaration of consent.

Because the panel is provided by OS itself, the app doesn't get access to the item until the user has selected a folder or file through that panel.
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glitchc 71 days ago
No, this is definitely a bug. The Privacy and Security panel is part of Settings, which is definitely part of the OS. Saying the Open and Save panel somehow has priority suggests that the Privacy and Security panel is not looking at the same parameters as the Open and Save panel, ergo a bug.
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ezfe 71 days ago
It’s not a bug and that is clear if you don’t use the documents folder as your example. When granting specific access it is not the same system as when granting general Documents folder access.

The UI just doesn’t reflect this.

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glitchc 71 days ago
> The UI just doesn’t reflect this.

That's the bug. Either that or MacOS has two separate/distinct mechanisms for managing permissions, which would be a huge security flaw.

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ezfe 71 days ago
MacOS has two distinct mechanisms. One gates access to Desktop, Documents, etc. for general access. The other grants access through the Open dialog. The open dialog is always superior because it's consent for a specific location.
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