Domain 2File Management, Data Processing & Output
Least-Privilege Scoping
TL;DR
The security principle of granting Claude access to only the minimum set of files and folders needed for the task.
Definition
The security principle of granting Claude access to only the minimum set of files and folders needed for the task. Never point Cowork at broad directories like Documents, Desktop, or your home folder. Create a dedicated working folder and copy only the relevant files into it.
Exam Context
This principle underpins the correct answer to virtually every security-related file access question.