diff --git a/media/ndk/NdkImageReader.cpp b/media/ndk/NdkImageReader.cpp
index 1a0c3b1..010c1aa 100644
--- a/media/ndk/NdkImageReader.cpp
+++ b/media/ndk/NdkImageReader.cpp
@@ -308,6 +308,9 @@
         ALOGE("Failed to set BufferItemConsumer buffer dataSpace");
         return AMEDIA_ERROR_UNKNOWN;
     }
+    if (mUsage & AHARDWAREBUFFER_USAGE_PROTECTED_CONTENT) {
+        gbConsumer->setConsumerIsProtected(true);
+    }
 
     mSurface = new Surface(mProducer, /*controlledByApp*/true);
     if (mSurface == nullptr) {