A Google started to make “Confidential Mode” available for the application gmail, both on Android and iOS. The new functionality aims to help protect sensitive information from unauthorized access and can also be used in a desktop environment.
Gmail's confidential mode allows any user of this service to create messages that have a defined lifetime and can not be forwarded or copied. It is a simple way to control the information we send, ensuring that only intended recipients can read it.
When enabling Confidential Mode, the user can also require the recipient of the message to enter a password (default or sent via SMS) in order to be able to open the sent e-mail.
To activate confidential mode on Android or iOS, the process is the same:
- Click on the button Write to create a new message;
- click the three points (…) to open the menu;
- choose the option Confidential Mode.
The user can set the expiration date (this is required) and the message will require a password (this is optional). Click Save and send the email.
