w3c / w3c/payment-request

SecurityError vs NotAllowedError for "allowed to use" check

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Description

If this's relevant global object's associated Document is not allowed to use the "payment" permission, then throw a "SecurityError" DOMException.

Should this not throw an "NotAllowedError" exception instead?

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Research direction

Start by comparing the linked Payment Request specification text with the WebIDL definitions for SecurityError and NotAllowedError, and review the allowed-to-use permission requirement. Determine which exception matches this check and update the specification wording once the issue is resolved.

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Assessment

Tech stack
html
Domain
api, payments
Issue type
Bug
Difficulty
4/5
Estimated time
3-5 days
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Mostly clear
Newbie friendliness
42/100

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