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Can't open Security & Privacy pane in catalina

iMac 21.5″, macOS 10.15

Posted on Aug 17, 2020 1:36 PM

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Posted on Aug 18, 2020 10:53 AM

Hello boulderssite,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


From reading your post, it appears the Security & Privacy is unable to open, correct? We're here to help you take a look in to that!


If Screen Time is on, this could restrict access to certain System Preferences on the Mac. Here is an article to follow on steps to help resolve this issue:


Use Screen Time on your Mac


Hopefully this helps!

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Aug 18, 2020 10:53 AM in response to boulderssite

Hello boulderssite,


Welcome to Apple Support Communities.


From reading your post, it appears the Security & Privacy is unable to open, correct? We're here to help you take a look in to that!


If Screen Time is on, this could restrict access to certain System Preferences on the Mac. Here is an article to follow on steps to help resolve this issue:


Use Screen Time on your Mac


Hopefully this helps!

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