Privacy Preferences Policy Control Payload

Payload that manages TCC (Transparency, Consent, and Control) permissions on macOS. Pre-authorizes apps for access to protected resources like disk access, camera, or accessibility without user prompts.

What to Know

macOS requires explicit user consent before apps can access sensitive resources like the camera, microphone, contacts, or screen recording. While this protects user privacy, it creates friction for enterprise applications that require these permissions to function. The Privacy Preferences Policy Control (PPPC) payload allows IT to pre-approve necessary permissions for trusted enterprise software, eliminating disruptive prompts while maintaining security controls over which apps can access sensitive data.

Without PPPC pre-approvals, users face confusing permission dialogs that may be denied out of caution or misunderstanding, breaking critical business applications. PPPC also prevents users from accidentally granting permissions to malicious applications that request access using social engineering tactics.

Common Scenarios

Enterprise IT: Pre-approving screen recording permissions for remote support tools, microphone access for communication apps like Zoom, and full disk access for backup and security software. IT maintains an approved application list and regularly audits PPPC grants to ensure least-privilege access.

MSP: Deploying PPPC profiles for client-specific software including remote monitoring tools, specialized vertical applications, and accessibility software. MSPs document PPPC grants for security audits and compliance reviews, demonstrating controlled access to sensitive resources.

Education: Granting camera and microphone permissions for educational apps, accessibility features for students with disabilities, and screen recording for classroom management software. Schools must balance student privacy with necessary educational technology functionality.

In Addigy

Addigy’s PPPC configuration interface allows admins to select apps and specify which privacy permissions to grant. Addigy provides templates for commonly used enterprise applications and validates bundle identifiers and code signatures before deployment. Addigy’s PPPC builder includes options for Full Disk Access, Screen Recording, Accessibility, and all standard macOS privacy permissions.

When deploying applications that require PPPC, Addigy can bundle the privacy approval profile with the app installation to ensure seamless functionality. Addigy logs PPPC profile installation and provides troubleshooting guidance when applications still face permission issues after policy deployment.