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Access scope

Access scope is the range or categories of data that a user, application, or credential is permitted to access.

In plain English

It describes the allowed span of data, meaning which kinds of information fall within reach. It sets the limits on what a user, application, or credential may access.

In context

Here, it labels one listed entry that identifies a particular category or range of data included in the permitted access.

Situation
Reviewing app permissions, consent prompts, access scopes, and security warnings
What it communicates
labels a specific scope entry on the consent page.

Meaning limits

The term alone does not identify the exact individual data items, only the permitted range or categories.

Examples

“The contractor's access scope includes maintenance logs but not payroll records.”

Core meaning

“From the list, select the access scope covering maintenance logs.”

In context