w3c / w3c/webcodecs

Support for content protection

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Description

I would like to understand how WebCodecs supports content protection. In WebRTC NV Uses Cases, we initially had a use case where Javascript could be trusted with keys used to encrypt or decrypt protected content. That use case was removed after the IESG took objection. So the question is how WebCodecs can address the only remaining use case (untrusted Javascript).

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Research direction

Start by reading the WebRTC NV Use Cases section linked in the issue, especially the no-trust-Webex use case, and the linked IESG objection. Determine what question remains for untrusted JavaScript and how it relates to WebCodecs content protection. The issue does not name files or tests; done would require an agreed direction or design for addressing the remaining use case.

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Assessment

Tech stack
javascript
Domain
api, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Stale
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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