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Why is the user asked before activating DRM in the web browser? [closed]

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For example when surfing on soundcloud.com I am asked if I want to active DRM media. (This question is not about soundcloud but instead about the message shown by the browser in general.)

I know other browser permissions (which make sense) like:

  • camera/mic access
  • send notifications
  • get geographical location

When a website wants to play non-DRM audio/video it has this permission without asking the user. But playing DRM audio/video requires an explicit permission from the user.

Why? Maybe any personal information is transferred to the server?

Here is a screenshot.


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