In iOS 6, access to confidential data is limited by the users themselves

The US Congress diligently struggling with the unauthorized dissemination of user data, access to which application developers have previously received even without the permission of themselves users. To date, the US government has repeatedly communicated with Apple in connection with this issue, according to MacRumors. I recall that one of the most egregious situations become problem with iOS-app Path, and it is - is not the only example.

With the announcement of iOS 6, it became clear that developers face significant restrictions in access to user data through its programs. In particular, the system of access to personal user data will be implemented similarly to that in OS X Mountain Lion. If the program calendar data needed reminders, contact books and files from the gallery images, the first she will have to get your permission to use them in their work. In the case of denial of access, the application should still work, but without these details. In fact, this extension mechanism, formerly used only for location data when you run the program asked permission to access this information, but in case of failure without problems continued to function, albeit with limited functionality.

By the way, the definition of the user's location in real-time applications Congress paid special attention. Without the consent of the person, this information will not be available to anyone. Its use, by the way, work was based application has caused considerable resonance Girls Around Me.