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