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Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox

Overview

Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox is an easy-to-use application that provides you with both digital file locks as well as a file shredder for keeping your electronic data private.

Features

Today’s computers contain sensitive data including financial accounts, Social Security Numbers, and personal information. Unfortunately, computers also give up the contents within fairly easily. Data recovery tools make it possible to restore files that you thought had been deleted long ago. In fact, even reformatted drives contain easily recoverable data. Because of this, a file shredder is essential, especially when donating or recycling the computer. Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox offers a variety of features to keep your private data private including:

Digital Lock - Encrypts files using strong encryption technology.
Encryption Reader - When sending encrypted files to recipients, the Privacy Toolbox also allows you to send a free encryption reader so that the intended recipient can decipher your files - but no one else can.
File Shredder - Military-grade shredding ensures that deleted files are completely unrecoverable.

Benefits

When sending sensitive data over the Internet, you run a risk of interception by unscrupulous individuals and bots. Instead of risking data falling into the wrong hands, encrypt it with the included Digital Lock software. You can rest assured that only your intended recipient will be able to unlock the file and view its contents.

In addition, the File Shredder included in the Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox securely shreds electronic files so that they cannot be recovered with data recovery tools. This is useful under a variety of circumstances including when disposing of a hard drive. Rather than reformatting the drive, shred it with File Shredder.

How it Works

The Privacy Toolbox is made up of two useful applications, the Digital Lock and the File Shredder. By bundling these two products into one comprehensive privacy solution, not only do you get the tools you need to protect your data in transit, you also ensure that your files can only be read by those holding the key and that files that you want to delete are gone for good. You also save money compared to buying the products separately. The Privacy Toolbox is offered using an annual subscription with one, two, and three year licenses offered by Lavasoft.

Recommendations

If you regularly transmit sensitive data with e-mail or over the Internet, encryption is the only way to ensure that only those who need to see the data have the key to unlock it. Likewise, if you’re concerned about deleted data being recovered, file shredding is necessary. This bundled Privacy Toolbox addresses your privacy concerns.

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Lavasoft Privacy Toolbox - The Privacy Toolbox is a combination product containing File Shredder and Digital Lock - two applications designed to protect private data from prying eyes.
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Lavasoft Digital Lock - For computer users who must store or send sensitive information, encryption is a must. Digital Lock locks and encrypts data, making it impossible for those who don’t know the password to crack the code.