O Google Chrome will implement “Allow this time” option to strengthen security for users. This will occur in its next version 116, scheduled for release in the second half of August.
With such an update, Internet users will have more control over the permissions granted to sites, such as location, microphone and camera.
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The novelty was announced on the Chrome developers page and will work through a pop-up that will appear when a website requests access to some resource.
Previously, people only had two alternatives: allow or block access. With the change, four options will be offered:
Allow this time: access will be temporarily released, valid only for the current session on the page;
Allow on every visit: Permission will be granted permanently, even on future visits to the site;
Do not allow: access will be blocked permanently;
Clicking on the X icon: this action will temporarily block access.
Such functionality will be especially useful for preserve information personal information on less frequented sites.
For example, if someone needs to grant access to location on a site that they rarely visit, they can opt for the single permission and, on another visit, they will be asked for this authorization again.
On the other hand, users can maintain permanent permissions for sites they visit frequently, such as videoconferencing platforms that require the use of the camera and microphone.
As for the duration of the single permission, it will expire in the following situations:
When closing the page or browser;
After 16 hours of granting permission;
If the user undoes the action manually;
If the page is in the background for at least five minutes, except for features that can be used in the background, such as the camera and microphone.
The function will be released gradually after the release of Chrome version 116. Users must keep their browsers updated to ensure the new security option is available for use.
With this implementation, Google seeks to offer Internet users more control and protection over their personal information in Chrome.
