Apps often ask for permissions at the moment you are trying to do something else, so it is easy to tap through without thinking. The better trick is to review permissions later from the phone settings, when you are not rushed. Cyber.gov.au recommends reviewing app permissions and removing apps that request excessive or suspicious access, such as access to photos or the microphone when that access is not needed Cyber.gov.au.
Look for a privacy or permissions dashboard in settings. Check categories such as location, camera, microphone, contacts, photos, files, Bluetooth, and local network access. The goal is not to block every permission. A map app needs location for navigation; a video app may need the camera if you record inside it. The useful question is narrower: does this specific app still need this specific access for the way you use it now? If the answer is no, change the permission to a more limited option or remove the app.
