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# authorizationStatus(for:)

Returns the current authorization status to access the contact data.

```
class func authorizationStatus(for entityType: CNEntityType) -> CNAuthorizationStatus
```

## Parameters

`entityType`

Set to [`CNEntityType`](/documentation/Contacts/CNEntityType).

## Return Value

The current authorization status to access the contact data.

## Discussion

Based on the authorization status, your application might display or hide its UI elements that access any Contacts API. This method is thread-safe and will not block your application. To see different authorization status, see `CNAuthorizationStatus`.

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