"Allow accessories to connect" Missing From Privacy & Security Settings on M1 Pro MacBook Pro In Ventura 13.2.1

1 - Restart in Safe Mode. This will perform a Disk Repair, clear cache files and only load Apple Software, extensions and fonts. The boot up will be slow and can take some time - Normal.

2 - Safe Mode will also eliminate Third Party Software, extensions and drivers from loading. It will only load the Minimum amount of Core Apple Processes to allow the the computer to function at a reduced Level of Performance 

3 - Does the issue present in this mode ?

4 - Sometimes a Safe Boot followed by a Normal Boot will just put things right

Just to Add.

On my M2 MBA with Ventura 13.2.1 it is appearing and refer to image below

Has the user Tested to attempt attaching a Drive ?

Perhaps it Will Appear only once that is done ?

Well so far, there has only been two computers presented as Evidence of this issue.

One that has the Issue

One that does not

Go figure

1 - Get Support Choose a product and we’ll find you the best solution.Start now and open an Apple Support Ticket as they are Apple Employees to deal will these types of issues . 

2 - Product Feedback - Apple and make it known to Apple regarding this ongoing issue 

3 - Have the computer evaluated by the Professionals who have the Special Hardware Software and Expertise to diagnose the issue and offer possible solutions

From the Report

" CleanMyMac "

Any Third Party Applications that will interfere with the normal operation of the OS,  is an invitation for disaster and comprising the Operating System

Certain Applications maybe available on the Apple Apps Store - this only means the Developer is prepared to pay Apple a portion on each sale. What the Application may do to the computer is up to the User to check this out before purchase

Any of the below should be removed as per Developers Instructions

1 - Disk Cleaner 

This will include CleanMyMac , aka “ BrickMyMac “

Read some of the posting and arrive at your own conclusions.

Specific to CleanMyMac aka “ BrickMyMac “

The steps in #1 below is predicated on the Offending  Application has been Removed as per the Developers Specific Instruction 

#1 - Some Contributors suggest restarting in Recovery Mode and choosing to Reinstall the Operating System over  the existing installation. 

This may or may not replace elements of the Entire Operating System including the Home Folder ( User Account )  and replace any corrupted or removed elements of the Operating System and make thing right.

#2 - Then there are Other Contributors ( like myself ) would suggest  from this link Use Disk Utility to erase a Mac with Apple silicon.

For Intel computer >> Use Disk Utility to erase an Intel-based Mac followed by How to reinstall macOS

Thereafter to start from scratch and install all Required Application directly from the Apple Apps Store or Directly from the Developer.

If going this route - I suggest Not using Startup Assist to migrate things back as this will probably Re-Introduce the existing  issue that existed when the TM Backup was made 

Install EtreCheck and post the report. Allow Full Disk Access.

https://etrecheck.com/

Use the Additional Text icon to paste in the report.

FWIW, I don't have the problem with an M1 MacBook Air running Ventura. That does suggest the problem is with your Mac, something you have installed.

The Etrecheck Application is a good idea and will not cause any harm to computer or User

Download the Application Etrecheck directly from the Developer.

This is a Diagnostic Tool that makes no changes to the computer.

It makes a coherent and readable inventory of both the Hardware and Software used on the computer 

The application is free or paid from added features. 

The Report will Not Reveal Any Personal Information. 

Post back the Full Report - copy and paste - >>>> using the Additional Text Icon ( 3rd Icon to last ) <<<<

Agree but the " Erase All Content and Setting s " is far less painful on the Apple Silicon Machine than on Intel computer.

For one, the existing version of macOS remains intact and untouched. This is not a typo but factual.

Much like in iOS when the user does a Complete Reset - only the Users Account and any Added installed Applications get removed.

I tend to believe that is far less time consuming that spending hours or days hunting down all the Bits and Pieces of Removed software.

Even then and after all that Down Time, there is always something that gets missed

User choice though

I would also suggest you try disconnecting all accessories and see if the setting returns.

I did a quick look at your report. You have more additions than I care to wade though, including CleanMyMac which is a known bad actor. I'll let Phillips go over the report. Good luck.

Pleased the User Arrived at that decision on there own - from scratch