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title: AccessibilityDataSensitive | Guardsquare
description: In Android 14, Google introduced the AccessibilityDataSensitive property for Views. Learn more about the AccessibilityDataSensitive use and techniques.
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# AccessibilityDataSensitive

**Guardsquare recommended technique**

|   | **Technique summary** |
| --- | --- |
| **Technique** | AccessibilityDataSensitive API |
| **Against** | [Malicious accessibility services](https://23593082.hs-sites.com/knowledgebasetest/attacks/a11y-attacks) |
| **Limitations** | API Level ≥ 34 (Android ≥14) |
| **Side effects** | None |
| **Recommendations** | Recommended for use [combined with other techniques for older devices.](https://23593082.hs-sites.com/knowledgebasetest/attacks/a11y-attacks#2) |

In Android 14, Google introduced the [accessibilityDataSensitive](https://developer.android.com/reference/android/R.attr#accessibilityDataSensitive) property for Views. Any View with this property is visible only to the services that [complete the Permission Declaration Form by Google](https://support.google.com/googleplay/android-developer/answer/10964491?hl=en).

This solution relies on restricting access to the protected app to API Level ≥ 34 (or Android 14+), which will take some time to be mainstream. [Another approach](https://23593082.hs-sites.com/knowledgebasetest/attacks/a11y-attacks#2) will be required to cater to the users of older devices.

Example use:

 <textview accessibilitydatasensitive="yes" android:text="Your PIN number is 1234">

 

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