Audio files in Google Drive

A user has sensitive audio files stored in Google Drive. She has given people "viewer" permissions so that they can listen to them, but has unchecked the option: "Viewers and commenters can see the option to download, print, and copy".

In Chrome on the Desktop, viewers get a message saying "Owner has prevented downloads and playback of this audio file." However, the file can be played from the Drive app on a mobile device.

We raised this issue with our supplier who said that this was by design, but I don't think that's correct, and I wanted to get other people's input.

A viewer would be able to view a file, so a listener should be able to hear a file. They just shouldn't be able to download or copy the file. I'm right aren't I?!

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