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In particular , enterprise security risk exposure increases every time employees access company data in remote settings . Meanwhile , individual users are similarly becoming more vulnerable to threats such as shoulder surfing the more they retrieve personal data through displays on mobile devices , laptops or ATMs .
There ’ s also a bleed-over effect , where users access personal data on enterprise devices or conversely retrieve enterprise data on personal devices . The net result is that much of the sensitive data out there is like a city without walls – and IT departments are finding that there are fewer and fewer software-only solutions to keeping it safe .
The good news is that Switchable Privacy and similar technologies are now available to empower enterprises and users alike to keep sensitive data secure and safe from prying eyes without compromising on user experience .
Switchable Privacy from Rain Technology is a thin , embedded proprietary layer within the liquid crystal module of the screen .
There are three key benefits here to keep in mind : This privacy solution is more effective than a stick-on privacy screen ; it ’ s switchable and it ’ s completely integrated within the display .
Enterprise IT also has the control to switch between privacy and share modes when employees are viewing sensitive information , utilizing eye tracking or using their device in airplane mode .
Consider the absolute necessity of this type of technology in the context of our post-COVID working environment .
Approximately 35 % of people with jobs that can be done offsite are working remotely five days per week , according to the Pew Research Center .
Meanwhile , using switchable privacy display features within ATM screens has the potential to limit the exposure of sensitive information , and , in the process , prevent identity theft and financial losses for customers and banks while helping financial institutions comply with data privacy regulations .
The static reflective design is compatible with standard LCDs and is visible when this layer is activated by either a hardware or software trigger , electronically switching a device ’ s display from share mode to privacy mode .
There ’ s also a productivity benefit . Users who regularly work remotely can seamlessly switch to privacy mode on their laptops , tablets and mobile devices and then work more safely from planes , coffee shops or
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