Private file protection
Why does hiding the screen not replace private file protection?
Short answer
Hiding windows changes only what is visible now; files may still remain on storage or in recent history. Sensitive files need their own BitLocker-protected vault, locked when not in use.
Screen privacy and file privacy are separate layers
Window hiding handles the instant someone looks at the screen, while Windows lock prevents use of the current session. Neither automatically moves or encrypts files already stored in normal folders.
A vault is more suitable for long-term sensitive content such as photos, identity scans, and work documents. While open, it is available to applications like a drive; save and close files before locking it.
- Screen layer: hide or lock
- Storage layer: encrypted vault
- Daily practice: reduce copies and exports in ordinary folders