It’s been less than a month since the Android 12 beta program launched, and we’re already seeing much of what was announced at Google I/O go live on Beta 2, with privacy being a central focus throughout. In addition to easier accessibility and deeper personalization, Google is making changes that will strengthen the security of your private data and make you more aware of the choices you make regarding it.

Privacy Dashboard, a new privacy settings option in Android 12, lets users keep track of which apps have recently accessed their personal data. Here's how Privacy Dashboard works, and how to access it if your device is already running Beta 2 (or later).

Privacy Dashboard is your new hub for all things app permissions and permission history. It provides data for all apps that have accessed specific permissions in the last 24 hours. From this one page, you can review permission history, manage app permissions, and keep an eye on your overall privacy situation. So, let’s dig deeper and see how you can use Privacy Dashboard.

Here’s how to find out which apps have used which personal data of yours and what permissions they’ve had in the last 24 hours. First, open the Settings app. Then, tap Privacy.