The Android Camera Policy allows administrators to manage and control camera access on Android devices. This policy is essential for organizations that handle sensitive environments, confidential data, or enforce strict compliance requirements around image capture.
This policy is supported on Android 9+ devices.
What This Policy Does
With this policy, administrators can:
Control whether users can enable or disable camera access
Enforce camera restrictions based on organizational needs
Fully disable all camera hardware on the device for stronger compliance
Prevent unauthorized photography, video recording, and data leakage
Settings
Below are the available configuration options within the Android Camera Policy.
1. Camera Access
Controls how camera access is managed on the device.
Available Options:
Option | Description |
User Choice (CAMERA_ACCESS_USER_CHOICE) | Users can control camera access from the device settings. |
Disabled (CAMERA_ACCESS_DISABLED) | Camera access is fully disabled. No applications can use the camera. |
Enforced (CAMERA_ACCESS_ENFORCED) | Camera access follows enforced system or policy-defined rules. |
Use this setting when you want to specify how camera access should behave without fully disabling the camera hardware.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
2. Disable All Cameras
Description:
Completely disables all cameras on the device. When enabled:
All camera hardware (both front and rear) is turned off
No application—including system apps—can access the camera
Users cannot override or re-enable camera functionality
Ideal for high-security environments with strict restrictions on image capture
This setting offers the strongest enforcement for compliance and data protection.
Minimum Requirements: Android 9+
When to Use This Policy
This policy is recommended for organizations that need to:
✔ Prevent unauthorized photos or videos in secure areas
✔ Restrict camera usage to avoid data leakage
✔ Comply with industry regulations (finance, healthcare, government, defense)
✔ Protect intellectual property and confidential materials
✔ Enforce strict BYOD or corporate device controls