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# kSecAttrAccessibleWhenPasscodeSetThisDeviceOnly

The data in the keychain can only be accessed when the device is unlocked. Only available if a passcode is set on the device.

```
let kSecAttrAccessibleWhenPasscodeSetThisDeviceOnly: CFString
```

## Discussion

This is recommended for items that only need to be accessible while the application is in the foreground. Items with this attribute never migrate to a new device. After a backup is restored to a new device, these items are missing. No items can be stored in this class on devices without a passcode. Disabling the device passcode causes all items in this class to be deleted.

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