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Avoid Folders

The Avoid Folders section lets you define directories that can be excluded from encryption. Files stored in these folders will not be encrypted by PROTECT, even if they include sensitive words or match any pre-defined Data Type.

Some default directories are preconfigured and should not be removed, as they are required for proper system functionality.

Use this feature carefully to avoid accidental exposure of sensitive data.

Add a Directory to Exclude

  1. Go to PROTECT > Avoid Folders.

  2. Click +New Directory.

  3. In Title, enter a name for this exclusion rule. Example: Accounting Temp Folder.

  4. In Directory, enter the full directory path that should be excluded from encryption. Example: C:\Users\Public\AccountingTemp\

  1. In Sub Folders, click + and add a complete path of subfolders within the directory that must continue to be encrypted. These subfolders override the exclusion rule of the folder. While the main directory is excluded from encryption, any subfolder added here will continue to follow normal encryption rules. This allows you to exclude a directory for operational needs while still protecting specific subfolders that contain sensitive or regulated information. Use the + button to add multiple subfolders.

You must enter a complete path in the Directory and Sub Folder.

Example: If you add C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\ to Avoid Folders and specify C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\Inbound\ and C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\Archive\ as excluded subfolders, all other subfolders within TempProcessing will not be encrypted, while only these two specified subfolders will be encrypted.

  • C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\ → Not encrypted

  • C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\Inbound\ → Encrypted

  • C:\CompanyData\TempProcessing\Archive\ → Encrypted

  • Other sub folders inside TempProcessing → Not Encrypted

  1. Click Save.

The directory will appear in the Directory List, where it can be edited or removed later.

Edit a Directory

  1. Go to PROTECT > Avoid Folders.

  2. Search for the directory to edit and click the Edit icon in the ACTIONS column.

  3. Update the necessary information and click Save.

Delete a Directory

  1. Go to PROTECT > Avoid Folders.

  2. Search for the directory to delete and click the Delete icon in the ACTIONS column.

  3. Click Delete in the Confirmation Alert.

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