Security and privacy

What happens to a file once it leaves your machine, who can reach it, and how long it stays reachable. These articles cover encryption, password protection, expiring links, anonymous uploads and the habits that keep a shared file from becoming a public one. Published by Snapdrop, which specialises in device-to-device transfers in the browser.

What this section covers

  • End-to-end encryption, in plain words
  • Expiring links and why they matter
  • Uploading without leaving a trail
  • What a service can and cannot see about your files