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The 'unused site permissions' tag on WindowsForum.com covers discussions about browser features that automatically revoke permissions from sites that have not been visited recently. A key example is Chrome's Safety Check, which in Canary builds now removes clipboard permissions from idle sites and notifies users with a clear message and a one-click restore option. This reflects a shift toward treating clipboard access as a temporary, privacy-sensitive permission rather than a permanent grant. The tag is relevant for users interested in browser privacy, permission management, and how tools like Safety Check help reduce unnecessary access to sensitive capabilities.
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    Chrome Safety Check auto-revokes idle clipboard permissions in Canary

    Google’s Chrome is quietly treating copy-and-paste as a first‑class privacy risk: Canary builds now show Safety Check automatically removing clipboard permissions from sites you haven’t visited recently, surface a clear “Removed permissions for [x] sites” notice in the menu, and give users a...
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