Hidden Mic/Camera Access
Users lacked visibility into apps silently accessing microphones or cameras.
Case Study
PrivacyLock: real-time privacy controls for mobile microphones and cameras.
PrivacyLock gives users confident control over sensitive moments by blocking mic and camera access until they explicitly re-enable it. The result is a privacy-first app built for meetings, travel, and high-risk environments.
Outcome Highlights
- Exclusive control of microphone and camera access.
- Call-safe re-enablement with user acknowledgement.
- History logs and alerts for audit-ready evidence.
- Privacy reminders based on location context.
Core Modules
- Meeting Mode toggle
- Mic and camera lock
- History and reporting
- Notifications and feedback
Challenge
Users needed a reliable way to stop silent eavesdropping.
Traditional mobile privacy controls are easy to bypass or forget. PrivacyLock solves this with an always-on privacy mode and clear, user-approved access recovery for calls.
Meeting Privacy Gaps
Teams needed one-tap protection during high‑stakes conversations.
Auditability
Security-minded users needed logs and alerts for verification.
Solution
Privacy Mode with user-approved re‑enablement.
A privacy-first workflow engineered for real-world usage and app store compliance.
PrivacyLock
Privacy & Digital Forensics
Exclusive access to microphones and cameras without breaking calls.
PrivacyLock secures sensitive moments by taking exclusive control of the mic and camera while enabling safe, user‑approved access for incoming voice or video calls.
Step 1: Activate
Meeting Mode locks mic/camera access and starts privacy monitoring.
Step 2: Call Handling
Calls prompt user acknowledgement before enabling mic/camera.
Step 3: Restore
After calls end, privacy mode restores protection automatically.
Exclusive access controls
Audit-ready history log
Geo-based reminders
Controls
Meeting Mode and manual overrides
Users can manually lock or unlock mic/camera access at any time.
One-tap control
Biometric login
Forensics
Alerts, logs, and evidence
PrivacyLock creates a history log with timestamps and alerts on access attempts.
Live alerts
History log
Key Features
Capabilities built for privacy‑first users.
Mic Lock with Exclusive Access
Privacy Mode holds exclusive mic access to prevent other apps from listening.
Camera Lock & Safe Preview
Camera access is reserved to block silent capture until re‑enabled.
History + Alerts
Timestamped activity logs and alerts for attempted access.
Geo-based Reminders
Location reminders prompt users to enable privacy in sensitive areas.
Account Deletion
In‑app deletion for user control and compliance.
Feedback + Device Context
Structured feedback flow with device and issue context.
Privacy & Compliance
Built to meet security expectations and app store policies.
Data Privacy
Secure data handling and controlled access permissions.
Consent-First
Opt‑in notifications and permission‑based access.
Audit Trails
History logs provide evidence for security reviews.
Policy Readiness
Features aligned to app store requirements.
Business Model
Subscription-ready with free trial onboarding.
Designed for conversion with monthly and annual plans.
Free Trial Onboarding
Low‑friction trial experience to drive activation and retention.
Flexible Plans
Monthly and annual subscriptions tailored to privacy‑first users.
Product Links
PrivacyLock is available on mobile and web.
Explore the live product experience for iOS, Android, and web.
Android App
Install PrivacyLock from Google Play.
Open Play StoreiOS App
Install PrivacyLock from the App Store.
Open App StoreWebsite
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