See which apps access your personal info
If an app uses a device feature or accesses a specific type of
personal info, you can view details about that event. Tracked events are separated into
two different types: foreground events (when features and info are accessed by an app
that you're using), and background events (when features and info are accessed by an app
you're not using, but is running in the background). The
DTEK by BlackBerry
app only
displays events within 14 days.- On the main screen, tapApplications.
- Tap an app.
- Tap a tracked permission.
- To view more information, do any of the following:
- To filter your event view by background events, foreground events, or both, tap .
- On the timeline, pinch to zoom in or out.
- To move between events, tap or .
To see a list of apps that have requested a specific permission,
from the main screen, tap
Applications
. Tap
, and then tap a permission.Event details
The
DTEK by BlackBerry
app displays the following details about each event:Device feature or type of personal info | Details |
---|---|
App install |
|
Camera |
|
Contacts | A third-party app can access multiple pieces of
contact info during one access event. DTEK groups and displays the multiple access
points within each access event.
|
Calendar |
|
Location | A third-party app can access your location
coordinates multiple times during one access event. DTEK groups and displays the multiple access
points within each access event.
|
Microphone |
|
Phone |
|
SMS |
|