When the “Google Chrome Is Capturing Your Screen” alert pops up on Google Chrome, it means the browser is accessing and recording everything that appears on your computer screen. If you’ve asked Chrome to do this, there’s no problem. It only becomes a problem when it happens without your approval, and according to user reports, that’s been happening a lot more often than it should. In some cases, the alert only lasts a few seconds; other times, it might last for several minutes.
While that screen-capturing alert seems to be a random glitch, using Google Meet for video conferences often triggers it. Chrome recording your screen when you haven’t given it permission raises a lot of questions, especially about privacy and security. If you view your saved passwords or enter your credit card details while Chrome is capturing your screen, that sensitive information could be recorded, a risk most people don’t want to take. Another concern is that users don’t know where this information is stored, if it’s even being stored, or if Google can access it.
