I would like to know why “Block Element” was removed from the right click context window in the private and tor browsing windows? The claim that it is a security issue while leaving it available in a normal window is concerning to say the least.
If there are no concerns in a normal browser window then how could it affect a private window since it is my understanding that and I quote "A private window in Brave prevents Internet browsing history, form data, cookies and site data from being saved once you close the window. "
If the only concern is that data is saved in shields under content filters then should you not remove saved bookmarks and prevent downloads from being saved while in private mode?
So my question I guess is why was this feature removed? And if it is such a grave security concern why should the feature not be removed from Brave entirely?
@dazed_and_confused private window creates a new session with no cookies and it defaults to stricter Shields settings. Then when you exit your private session, it clears your history and cookies (which include site specific settings). That’s it.
Your settings are borrowed from your main profile and any settings changes you make persist. In fact, if you go to a private window and try to open your settings you’ll see that it takes you to a normal window and no longer remains in the private theme. There are not two sets of settings, where one is for private.
When you Block Element it would create a listing in your settings, under Content Filtering. Again, this is going to your main settings as there are no “private window” options. In fact, any custom content filter you add will appear in all profiles across your device, as it’s saving to the core of Brave rather than to an individual profile.
People who think 100% of their private window is isolated, having Block Element as an option would be seen as some big violation. As such, it was removed. It’s still not flawless and people gripe, kind of like one of the links that 289wk showed, Custom filters permanently created when in private browsing.
But it’s not like it’s a “security” issue in terms of any dangers. It’s just people being very picky on how things are handled on their data and what types of things persist on their device. Ideally Brave would sanbox things a bit more. Changes to Shields on one profile shouldn’t impact another. And in that same token, changes on a private window shouldn’t necessarily be kept and impact a normal window.