Screenshot blocking - Revision history

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	===Overuse===		===Overuse===
	Some apps implement screenshot blocking in situations where it is unnecessary. For example, since 2018, Chrome has blocked screenshots while in Incognito mode. It is unclear what this restriction is meant to protect against, given that Incognito browsing already functions by not saving history or cookies.		Some apps implement screenshot blocking in situations where it is unnecessary. For example, since 2018, Chrome has blocked screenshots while in Incognito mode. It is unclear what this restriction is meant to protect against, given that Incognito browsing already functions by not saving history or [[Web cookie\|cookies]].
	There are legitimate reasons to take a screenshot in Incognito mode. Developers may need to capture how a website looks to first-time visitors, or users might want to save information temporarily without adding it to their browsing history. In these cases, blocking screenshots serves no meaningful security purpose and only prevents the device owner from using their phone’s features as intended.		There are legitimate reasons to take a screenshot in Incognito mode. Developers may need to capture how a website looks to first-time visitors, or users might want to save information temporarily without adding it to their browsing history. In these cases, blocking screenshots serves no meaningful security purpose and only prevents the device owner from using their phone’s features as intended.

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2026-02-26T21:08:39Z

Tonal edits, reworded in more neutral, professional language. Moved part of "It's a local file" to "Why it's a problem". Added comments about argumentation, requesting other opinions or expansion of argumentation.

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	==Why it happens==		==Why it happens==
	Companies tend to ~~block screenshots for~~ the following reasons:		Companies tend to cite the following reasons for blocking screenshots:

	'''Protecting sensitive information'''		'''Protecting sensitive information'''
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	===Overuse===		===Overuse===
	Some apps implement screenshot blocking in situations where it is unnecessary. For example, since 2018, Chrome has blocked screenshots while in ~~incognito~~ mode. It is unclear what this restriction is meant to protect against, given that ~~incognito~~ browsing already functions by not saving history or cookies.		Some apps implement screenshot blocking in situations where it is unnecessary. For example, since 2018, Chrome has blocked screenshots while in Incognito mode. It is unclear what this restriction is meant to protect against, given that Incognito browsing already functions by not saving history or cookies.
	There are ~~also many~~ legitimate reasons to take a screenshot in ~~incognito~~ mode. Developers may need to capture how a website looks to first-time visitors, or users might want to save information temporarily without adding it to their browsing history. In these cases, blocking screenshots serves no meaningful security purpose and only prevents the device owner from using their phone’s features as intended.		There are legitimate reasons to take a screenshot in Incognito mode. Developers may need to capture how a website looks to first-time visitors, or users might want to save information temporarily without adding it to their browsing history. In these cases, blocking screenshots serves no meaningful security purpose and only prevents the device owner from using their phone’s features as intended.

			=== Ineffective ===
			Screens can be photographed from an external device. The quality of the image is likely to be lower, but it generally does not prevent someone from being able to reach alphanumerical information such as banking details and text-based messages.<!-- (Recently moved from: "It's a local file) Not sure this is a convincing argument. Just because someone can do something through one means, it doesn't follow that another means should be allowed. There is a counterargument to be made that making something more difficult acts as a deterrent, meaning fewer people would do it and it is therefore successful on that level. -->

	==Incidents==		==Incidents==
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	==It's a local file==		==It's a local file==
	When you take a screenshot, the screenshot is stored locally inside the encrypted internal storage of your smartphone, protected ~~with your~~ lockscreen credentials~~. It is not going to be sent to anyone unless you manually chose to do it~~. As a local file, it remains fully under ~~your~~ control.		When you take a screenshot, the screenshot is stored locally inside the encrypted internal storage of your smartphone, protected by a user's lockscreen credentials. As a local file, it remains fully under the user's control.<!-- I question whether this is a convincing argument against screenshot blocking. If a screenshot is under a user's control, they could choose to disseminate the screenshot at anytime. When screenshot blocking is defended by citing the privacy of others, e.g., WhatsApp, a third-party gaining full control over the image is the basis of their argument. -->

	~~Anyone determined enough can still photograph~~ the ~~screen from an external device~~. ~~The only difference~~ is ~~that it is in~~ a ~~lower quality, but for alphanumerical stuff like banking details and text~~-~~based messages, that doesn't matter~~.

	==External displays==		==External displays==

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	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.		The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.
	</blockquote>WhatsApp blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, citing it as a measure to protect privacy. However, once a profile picture is uploaded to WhatApp, it is no longer a private image.		</blockquote>WhatsApp blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, citing it as a measure to protect privacy.<ref>{{Cite web \|date=25 Feb 2026 \|title=About profile photo screenshot blocking \|url=https://faq.whatsapp.com/1799783917198636 \|access-date=25 Feb 2026 \|website=WhatsApp Help Center}}</ref> However, once a profile picture has been uploaded to WhatApp, it is no longer a private image.

	==It's a local file==		==It's a local file==

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	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.		The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.
	</blockquote>WhatsApp blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, citing it as a measure to ~~protecting~~ privacy. However, once a profile picture is uploaded to WhatApp, it is no longer a private image.		</blockquote>WhatsApp blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, citing it as a measure to protect privacy. However, once a profile picture is uploaded to WhatApp, it is no longer a private image.

	==It's a local file==		==It's a local file==

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	{{ToneWarning}}{{Incomplete\|Issue 1=Makes specific claims without citations}}		{{ToneWarning}}{{Incomplete\|Issue 1=Makes specific claims without citations}}
	'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to prevent copyrighted content from being copied, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref name=netflix-vdocipher>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers by unreasonably limiting what they are allowed to do with their devices.		'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to prevent copyrighted content from being copied, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref name="netflix-vdocipher">{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers by unreasonably limiting what they are allowed to do with their devices.

	==How it works==		==How it works==
	Blocking screenshots is typically an in-app technology, not something that automatically applies across all apps or devices. Here's how it works, depending on the platform:		Blocking screenshots is typically an in-app technology, not something that automatically applies across all apps or devices. Here's how it works, depending on the platform:

	On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view). This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.<ref>[https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams WindowManager.LayoutParams \| API reference \| Android Developers]</ref><ref name=netflix-vdocipher />		On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view). This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.<ref>[https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams WindowManager.LayoutParams \| API reference \| Android Developers]</ref><ref name="netflix-vdocipher" />

	On iOS, iOS does not give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.		On iOS, iOS does not give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.
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	Earlier in 2025, the German cellular provider ALDI TALK blocked screenshots throughout its entire app.{{CitationNeeded}} The app displays information such as how much high-speed data a subscriber has remaining. Blocking screenshots of such basic information seems unnecessary, and applying the restriction across the entire app because some “private” content might appear in certain sections is excessive.<!-- I just tested this on the ALDI TALK app, and I was able to take a screenshots on multiple pages. There wasn't a single instance in which I was blocked from making a screenshot. I use Android, so unless this a feature exclusive to iOS, this ought to be deleted. Even if this was once true, it no longer is. -->		Earlier in 2025, the German cellular provider ALDI TALK blocked screenshots throughout its entire app.{{CitationNeeded}} The app displays information such as how much high-speed data a subscriber has remaining. Blocking screenshots of such basic information seems unnecessary, and applying the restriction across the entire app because some “private” content might appear in certain sections is excessive.<!-- I just tested this on the ALDI TALK app, and I was able to take a screenshots on multiple pages. There wasn't a single instance in which I was blocked from making a screenshot. I use Android, so unless this a feature exclusive to iOS, this ought to be deleted. Even if this was once true, it no longer is. -->

	===~~Whatsapp~~===		===WhatsApp===
	The developers of [[WhatsApp]] have threatened with blocking screenshots inside chats with "advanced chat privacy" enabled:		The developers of [[WhatsApp]] have threatened with blocking screenshots inside chats with "advanced chat privacy" enabled:

	<blockquote>		<blockquote>
	The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.		The company has stated that this is the first iteration of the feature, with plans to introduce even more robust protections in future updates, potentially including measures to block screenshots<ref>[https://archive.today/2025.07.07-200053/https://cybersecuritynews.com/whatsapp-advanced-chat-privacy-feature/ WhatsApp’s New Advanced Chat Privacy Feature to Protect Sensitive Conversations]</ref>.
	</blockquote>[[WhatsApp]] blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, ~~excusing~~ it ~~with "~~protecting privacy".~~<ref>[https://archive.today/2024.12.22-151106/https://faq.whatsapp.com/1799783917198636 About~~ profile ~~photo screenshot blocking \| WhatsApp Help Center]</ref> The reason this~~ is ~~dubious~~ is ~~that '''everyone knows putting~~ private ~~stuff in a visible spot on the Internet is a bad idea to begin with.''' This includes profile pictures~~.		</blockquote>WhatsApp blocked screenshots of profile pictures in 2024, citing it as a measure to protecting privacy. However, once a profile picture is uploaded to WhatApp, it is no longer a private image.

	==It's a local file==		==It's a local file==

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2026-02-25T14:38:44Z

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	'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to ~~protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement~~, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers by unreasonably limiting what they are allowed to do with their devices.		'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to prevent copyrighted content from being copied, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref name=netflix-vdocipher>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers by unreasonably limiting what they are allowed to do with their devices.

	==How it works==		==How it works==
	Blocking screenshots is typically an in-app technology, not something that automatically applies across all apps or devices. Here's how it works, depending on the platform:		Blocking screenshots is typically an in-app technology, not something that automatically applies across all apps or devices. Here's how it works, depending on the platform:

	On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE~~{{Citation needed}}~~. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view)~~{{Citation needed}}~~. This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.		On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view). This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.<ref>[https://developer.android.com/reference/android/view/WindowManager.LayoutParams WindowManager.LayoutParams \| API reference \| Android Developers]</ref><ref name=netflix-vdocipher />

	On iOS, iOS does not give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.		On iOS, iOS does not give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.

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	'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers in what they are allowed to do with their devices.		'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers by unreasonably limiting what they are allowed to do with their devices.

	==How it works==		==How it works==
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	On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE{{Citation needed}}. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view){{Citation needed}}. This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.		On Android, apps can block screenshots using a flag called: WindowManager.LayoutParams.FLAG_SECURE{{Citation needed}}. When this flag is set on an activity, it prevents the content from being captured in screenshots, screen recordings, and even in the app switcher (recent apps view){{Citation needed}}. This is often used by apps like, banking apps, streaming services (e.g., Netflix), and secure messaging apps.

	On iOS:, iOS ~~doesn’t~~ give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.		On iOS, iOS does not give developers an official flag like FLAG_SECURE, but they use workarounds, like displaying sensitive content in a UIView with custom rendering, then hiding or blurring it when the app detects screenshot events or apps going into background or app switcher{{Citation needed}}.

	On desktop systems, blocking screenshots is ~~much harder,~~ because users have full control over the OS, ~~there’s~~ no built-in flag to prevent ~~screenshotting, third~~-party tools or system-level protections are needed. Although, enterprise apps may block screenshots using, digital Rights Management (DRM), virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), or overlay detection / screen capture prevention libraries{{Citation needed}}.		On desktop systems, blocking screenshots is more difficult because users have full control over the operating system, there is no built-in flag to prevent screenshots. Third-party tools or system-level protections are needed. Although, enterprise apps may block screenshots using digital Rights Management (DRM), virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI), or overlay detection / screen capture prevention libraries{{Citation needed}}.

	==Why it happens==		==Why it happens==
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	'''Privacy of other users'''		'''Privacy of other users'''

	Messaging apps may prevent screenshots in certain contexts to protect the privacy of the other party. One such example are "disappearing messages" in WhatsApp~~. However, if someone doesn't trust someone to keep something secret, one shouldn't send it in the first place, just as one would not tell them in real life~~.		Messaging apps may prevent screenshots in certain contexts to protect the privacy of the other party. One such example are "disappearing messages" in WhatsApp.

	'''Regulatory or contractual requirements'''		'''Regulatory or contractual requirements'''
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	===Impedes ownership===		===Impedes ownership===
	On desktop operating systems like Windows and Linux, users have always been able to take screenshots or recordings of whatever is on their screen, without programs being able to block it. By contrast, many mobile apps restrict or disable this feature. This raises concerns because it limits a device owner’s ability to fully use their own ~~phone~~. Since a smartphone is personal property, users should retain control over its features, including the ability to capture their own screen, rather than having that ~~choice~~ dictated by app developers.		On desktop operating systems like Windows and Linux, users have always been able to take screenshots or recordings of whatever is on their screen, without programs being able to block it. By contrast, many mobile apps restrict or disable this feature. This raises concerns because it limits a device owner’s ability to fully use their own device. Since a smartphone is personal property, users should retain control over its features, including the ability to capture their own screen rather than having that option dictated by app developers.

	===Overuse===		===Overuse===
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	==Screenshot detection==		==Screenshot detection==
	Android 14 has added a "screenshot event" and Android 15 a "screen recording event". This makes ~~it easy for~~ apps to ~~notice if~~ the owner takes a screenshot or screen recording~~, and alter their behaviour accordingly. This takes even more control away from the device owner~~. An online poll shows most users are opposed to screenshot detection.<ref>[https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Android 14's screenshot detection system is getting adopted by more apps] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251212004411/https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Archived])</ref>		Android 14 has added a "screenshot event" and Android 15 a "screen recording event." This makes allows apps to register when the owner takes a screenshot or screen recording. An online poll shows most users are opposed to screenshot detection.<ref>[https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Android 14's screenshot detection system is getting adopted by more apps] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251212004411/https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Archived])</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	===ALDI TALK===		===ALDI TALK===
	Earlier in 2025, the German cellular provider ALDI TALK blocked screenshots throughout its entire app.{{CitationNeeded}} The app displays information such as how much high-speed data a subscriber has remaining. Blocking screenshots of such basic information seems unnecessary, and applying the restriction across the entire app because some “private” content might appear in certain sections is excessive.		Earlier in 2025, the German cellular provider ALDI TALK blocked screenshots throughout its entire app.{{CitationNeeded}} The app displays information such as how much high-speed data a subscriber has remaining. Blocking screenshots of such basic information seems unnecessary, and applying the restriction across the entire app because some “private” content might appear in certain sections is excessive.<!-- I just tested this on the ALDI TALK app, and I was able to take a screenshots on multiple pages. There wasn't a single instance in which I was blocked from making a screenshot. I use Android, so unless this a feature exclusive to iOS, this ought to be deleted. Even if this was once true, it no longer is. -->

	===Whatsapp===		===Whatsapp===

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	'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers in what they are allowed to do with their devices.		'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher \|archive-url=http://web.archive.org/web/20251015170902/https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|archive-date=15 Oct 2025}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers in what they are allowed to do with their devices.

	==How it works==		==How it works==
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	==Screenshot detection==		==Screenshot detection==
	Android 14 has added a "screenshot event" and Android 15 a "screen recording event". This makes it easy for apps to notice if the owner takes a screenshot or screen recording, and alter their behaviour accordingly. This takes even more control away from the device owner. An online poll shows most users are opposed to screenshot detection.<ref>[https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Android 14's screenshot detection system is getting adopted by more apps]</ref>		Android 14 has added a "screenshot event" and Android 15 a "screen recording event". This makes it easy for apps to notice if the owner takes a screenshot or screen recording, and alter their behaviour accordingly. This takes even more control away from the device owner. An online poll shows most users are opposed to screenshot detection.<ref>[https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Android 14's screenshot detection system is getting adopted by more apps] ([http://web.archive.org/web/20251212004411/https://www.androidauthority.com/android-14-screenshot-detection-api-3389527/ Archived])</ref>

	==References==		==References==

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	'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as ~~Netlfix~~ blocking screenshots of the app{{~~Citation needed~~}}. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers in what they are allowed to do with their devices.		'''Screenshot blocking''' prevents the owner of a computing device from capturing screenshots and screen recordings. Some operating systems such as Android OS and iOS let app makers block the device owners from capturing screenshots and screen recordings of certain content. This may be done to protect privacy of the consumer, such as blocking screenshots of financial apps, or to protect against copyright infringement, such as Netflix blocking screenshots of the app<ref>{{Cite web \|last=Sharma \|first=Vishal \|date=2026-01-14 \|title=Netflix DRM: How & Why of Encrypted Video Security (2025)? \|url=https://www.vdocipher.com/blog/2022/05/netflix-drm/ \|access-date=2026-02-21 \|website=vdocipher}}</ref>. However, some instances of screenshot blocking may be seen as excessive and unnecessary in some cases, thus violating ownership of consumers in what they are allowed to do with their devices.

	==How it works==		==How it works==