Windows 10: Device Census is using my webcam even if blocked!

Discus and support Device Census is using my webcam even if blocked! in AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security to solve the problem; Firstly, NO process should be able to view from a Webcam or listen from a Mic without specific. clear PRIOR PERMISSION. I do not need to be having my... Discussion in 'AntiVirus, Firewalls and System Security' started by Doradust, Oct 5, 2018.

  1. Doradust Win User

    Device Census is using my webcam even if blocked!


    Firstly, NO process should be able to view from a Webcam or listen from a Mic without specific. clear PRIOR PERMISSION. I do not need to be having my privacy disturbed by uninvited people or staff from Microsoft!!


    Secondly, I am feeling insecure from this Device Census! I blocked the access and it popped up again allowing it. I mean seriously? I blocked it, then it should not allow it. So whoever is on my Surface Pro, just leave me be and stop invading my privacy!


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    Doradust, Oct 5, 2018
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  2. Benski256 Win User

    Device census is using webcam?

    I suspect the notification is from Kaspersky, which I'm also running. The notification is quite new, but is also widespread. I've seen it on different PCs in the last couple of weeks. I suspect a change initiated by Windows Update.

    Nobody likes the idea of their webcams being used without them being initiated by the user. Microsoft representatives (on this and other threads) are just explaining what Device Census is, but this is not giving any reassurance that the webcam isn't being
    used for the wrong reasons. Why is Device Census using the webcam in a way that is creating a security alert with Kaspersky? The public worry that something underhand is going on. Can Microsoft do anything to alleviate this concern?
     
    Benski256, Oct 7, 2018
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  3. Device Census is Using Webcam

    Turning off the “Let apps use my camera hardware” DOESN’T stop the device census is using my webcam notice. This is unacceptable! I have turned off all the apps and it still turns on. I do not want my webcam turning on when i get into my desktop- makes
    me uncomfortable. Mircosoft needs a better explanation for turning the webcam off. Absolutely ridiculous!
     
    katiehaasch, Oct 7, 2018
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  4. Anne Fuj Win User

    Device Census is using my webcam even if blocked!

    Device Census is Using Webcam

    Hello Penny,

    Noting the details that you have provided.

    Device Census is a background process that runs to check your device and inform Microsoft which build would fit perfect for an update.

    Windows 10 contains a Telemetry service that reports back to Microsoft on hardware usage/errors etc.

    Device Census is part of that Telemetry Framework and the process is only gathering data on your usage of the webcam

    If you want to restrict this access to your webcam, go to Settings - Privacy - Camera and uncheck the option 'Let apps use my camera hardware'.

    This way, you won't have the fear that this will access your computer without you knowing.

    Do get back to us should you need anything else and we will be glad to assist you further.

    Best,

    Anne
     
    Anne Fuj, Oct 7, 2018
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