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title: Customize Recipient Security Controls in Secure Reader
description: Streamline secure workflows by controlling whether recipients can add advanced encryption settings to their responses in Secure Reader.
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Virtru Data Security Platform

April 10, 2025

# Customize Recipient Security Controls in Secure Reader

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Streamline secure workflows by controlling whether recipients can add advanced encryption settings to their responses in Secure Reader. This allows organizations to simplify the recipient experience and maintain consistent security protocols across communications.

- Deliver a tailored experience for recipients with customizable security options, ensuring the right balance of simplicity and protection for secure collaboration
- Maintain security consistency by ensuring responses follow your organization's predefined encryption protocols without unwanted modifications
- Align security with business processes & automation by configuring protection levels appropriate to specific workflows and recipients

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Enhance both security and user experience by tailoring the level of control recipients have over encryption settings. This flexibility makes secure communication more adaptable to your specific business needs while maintaining robust protection for your sensitive data.

To learn more about these updates, visit our [Support Center](https://support.virtru.com/hc/en-us/articles/31287940117783-Disable-Additional-Security-Settings-in-Secure-Reader-for-Recipients).

Visit our [Virtru Data Security Platform](https://www.virtru.com/data-security-platform/saas) page to learn more about how Virtru makes it easier to exchange sensitive information with anyone.

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