How to keep your personal data better protected using Private Share

Private Share is a file sharing function that allows you better protect your data when you share it. When you deliver your files through Private Share, your files are encrypted, and you, the owner of the data, can set permission and expiration date for the data and grant read-only access. 

With Samsung Private Share on Galaxy S21, you can remove location metadata from photos before sharing, as well as control who can access the content you send and how long it’s available.

User Data Ownership and Controllability

• Only a designated receiver can open files.
• Files cannot be re-shared but can only be read.
• Capture is not allowed.
• The sender can revoke the data accessibility given to the receiver whenever the sender wants to.

① Common Data Sharing ② Private Sharing

Private Share uses blockchain-based encryption technology. Through Private Share, content is encrypted before delivery. The sender can control the recipient’s access and can see when the recipient received and opened it. You can share up to 10 files at once, but the total size needs to be less than 20MB.

Step 1. Select the file you want to send, and then tap the Share icon.

Step 2. Tap Private Share, then designate the person you want to send it to Private Share. 

Alternatively, you can go to Settings > Biometrics and security > Private Share.

Step 3. Choose how to invite (Send using SMS, Send using QR codes, Send in other ways)

Step 4. After sending the files, you can check the files you sent.

Step 5. You can also select a shared file to change the expiration date or revoke sharing permission.