Popup window: “Dropbox.app” would like to access data from other apps.

[TomF]

I have gotten a popup window several times recently on my MacBook Pro that says: “Dropbox.app” would like to access data from other apps.

Why am I getting this popup and should I say yes?

[Miller A.1]

Hi Hanna, thanks for your quick reply! Dropbox doesn't need Full Disk Access. Only Disk Utility, Terminal, and SMBD gets that on my system. Dropbox file system access is limited to its own folder, and I don't enable "Backup" or external drive access features. And Apple no longer permits Photos syncing. There's no file that Dropbox would need to access that's not in it's own folder. Can you explain why this very dangerous setting would be used? Thanks, -- Miller

[Nancy]

@Miller A.1, can we log a ticket for you and look into this further? If that’s alright, we can message you to the email address you see here.

[WileECoyote]

FWIW, I haven't seen this issue since my last post, when it was resolved with an update to the Mac Dropbox client.

[Miller A.1]

Thanks Nancy, I've dismissed the dialog box and it has not returned. It may return in the future, unless you believe this has been resolved. Given the high-privilege nature of Full Disk Access, I've left that setting disabled. It is not at present a concern. I'll reply again if the issue returns.