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OS permission gating access to camera APIs.

Definition

Camera permissions control access to protected camera APIs and streams; misuse can enable covert capture or sensitive data exposure.

In plain English OS permission gating access to camera APIs.

Why this matters

Why it matters: Visual data is highly sensitive; least-privilege permission design and clear user consent are critical.

Example

Example: Requesting camera access only at the moment a user chooses β€œscan”.