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I have done some research about deloping for chrome. Is it true that only apps (not extensions) accsess the webcam?
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Your tabs and browsing activity: The app or extension can see the URLs and titles of websites you visit. It can also open and close tabs and windows, as well as navigate to new pages in open tabs and windows. Your physical location: The app or extension can use the current location of your computer or device.
Every web browser needs specific permissions enabled to allow the program to access your microphone and webcam. You can deny access to your mic and camera to prevent your browser from listening or watching you.
Check your browser permissions On Chrome or Microsoft Edge: Open the menu (the three dots ⋮) in the top, right-hand corner of your browser. Select Settings > Privacy & Security > Site Settings. Ensure that your Camera and Microphone both have Ask before accessing set to ON.
Camera. Take photos and record videos with your camera. (If you are using a Chromebook, this app is already built-in and you do not need to install it.) An easy-to-use Camera app for taking photos and recording videos.
Any web page can access the webcam (with user permission) via the HTML5 getUserMedia API as long as it has the https protocol.
https://davidwalsh.name/browser-camera
That would include extensions, apps, and ordinary web pages.
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