Configure Privacy Preferences Policy Control (macOS)


IT Admins can grant or deny privacy access for specific application remotely on the enrolled devices.

Note: This feature is supported on the devices running macOS version 10.14 or later.

To grant or deny privacy access for specific application remotely on the enrolled device(s), follow these steps:

1.  Navigate to SureMDM Web Console > Profiles > macOS > Add > Privacy Preferences Policy Control > Configure.

2.  Enter a Profile Name and click Add.

3.  On the Add App prompt enter the required settings and click OK.

Settings

Description

App Name

Choose an application from the list or click Add New App and enter the application name and package id. 

Code Requirement

Fetch the code from the Terminal by executing the command mentioned in the note on the console. 

Permissions

Allow or deny permissions for the required features from the following list and click Add.

  • Address Book
  • Calendar
  • Reminders
  • Photos
  • Camera
  • Microphone
  • Accessibility
  • Post Event
  • System Policy All Files


The application will be added under Privacy Preferences Policy Control section.

4.  Click Save.

     The newly created profile will be listed in the Profiles section.

5.  Go back to Home tab and select the macOS device(s) or group(s).

6.  Click Apply to launch Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt.

7.  In the Apply Job/Profile To Device prompt, select the created profile and click Apply.