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  • 1.  Emailing encrypted docs.

    Posted 07-01-2024 05:24 PM

    Happy Summer!

    I searched but didn't find any discussions about my specific question.

    Is anyone having difficulty (on the donor side) with their access to encrypted docs sent via email? This is happening frequently to us. We are required to send our wire transfer info and stock transfer info via encryption and it seems problematic for many donors to open/access these messages. Thoughts?

    Anita 



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    Anita Lawson
    Southwestern Law School
    lawsonanita@yahoo.com
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  • 2.  RE: Emailing encrypted docs.

    Posted 07-01-2024 05:32 PM
    It has never been a problem for me. What sort of encryption tool are you using? That could be your problem.

    Have you considered sending a password-protected document instead? That's just as secure (for these purposes).

    FWIW, I know many organizations that send these sorts of instructions without encryption or passwords. Heavens - some still publish these on their open websites!

    John

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  • 3.  RE: Emailing encrypted docs.

    Posted 07-02-2024 08:25 PM

    Thanks, John!

    We're using the basic Outlook encryption function. Definitely not my decision to do this but IT is in the driver's seat and they get VERY worked up over these things.

    I'll look into password protection.

    Cheers!

    Anita



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    Anita Lawson
    Southwestern Law School
    lawsonanita@yahoo.com
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  • 4.  RE: Emailing encrypted docs.

    Posted 07-22-2024 01:15 PM
    I do not use Outlook. And sometimes when someone sends me an Outlook message with an attachment I am unable to open it until I go through the hassle of starting up Outlook (while I don't use it I keep a copy handy!) and opening the email there.

    The issue crops up usually when I am using my phone instead of my PC.

    Get IT to go with a password instead. Not everyone uses Outlook!

    John

    John H. Taylor
    919.816.5903 (Cell/Text)

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