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Permission Fatigue

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Also known as: consent fatigue, prompt fatigue

Last updated August 9, 2026

Definition

Permission fatigue is when endless prompts train people to tap “Allow” without reading — weakening privacy and security decisions.

Real-World Example

Users who always hit Allow on location prompts after dozens of pop-ups are experiencing permission fatigue.

References

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