PrivacyStatus

PrivacyStatus is a metadata field used by many online platforms to indicate the visibility or accessibility of a resource, such as a video, document, or post. The field is typically exposed through APIs and user interfaces so applications can enforce access rules and manage discovery. The exact semantics can vary by platform, but the most common values are public, private, and unlisted.

Public resources are viewable by anyone and may be indexed by search systems. Private resources are restricted to authorized users and are typically not discoverable without explicit access. Unlisted resources are not indexed or shown in standard listings, but can be accessed by anyone who has the direct link.

In the YouTube Data API, privacyStatus is a property of a video resource that reflects its current visibility. It can be "public", "private", or "unlisted". Owners can change it via the API or YouTube Studio. Retrieving privacyStatus for private videos requires proper authorization; changes require authentication with the appropriate scope.

Usage implications include filtering results, enforcing access control in applications, displaying the status to users, and analyzing visibility trends. The exact behavior of privacyStatus is platform-specific, and developers should respect relevant privacy policies and terms of service when reading or modifying this field.