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Scope
Authorization
A “permission list” that limits what an app can do.
Definition
A scope is a set of permissions that limits what an app is allowed to access.
In plain English
A “permission list” that limits what an app can do.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Smaller scopes mean less data exposure if an app is compromised.
Example
Example: An app requests “read contacts” but not “write contacts”.