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DataPatrol PrintScreen Prevention – Block Screen Captures & Safeguard Sensitive Data

DataPatrol PrintScreen Prevention Solution

Protect Your Sensitive Digital Content
Screen capture, commonly known as “PRTSC” or “Print Screen,” has become a more pressing concern for organizations seeking to protect sensitive digital content. Whether it is proprietary designs, confidential content, or restricted media, preventing PRTSC plays an important role in security and compliance with data privacy regulations.

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What is PRTSC Prevention?

The PRTSC Prevention feature provides three configurable options, which can be applied individually or combined

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Completely block users from taking screenshots

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Permit screenshot capturing while saving a copy for monitoring purposes

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Detect and terminate third-party screenshot applications in use

Why is PRTSC Prevention Important?

DataPatrol’s PrintScreen Prevention helps organisations prevent unauthorised access by ensuring that sensitive files and proprietary data are protected from screen capture theft. It offers strong intellectual property protection, safeguarding original designs, media, and confidential documents from being illicitly duplicated or shared. Additionally, it supports compliance with industry standards and regulatory requirements, helping organisations meet obligations related to data security and confidentiality.

Features and Benefits

Screen Capture Blocking

You can block screen capture using utilities such as PRTSC, Snipping Tool, or any other third-party screen recording tool

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User Notifications

Warn users on unauthorized capture attempts, with messages easily customizable per business policies

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Custom Alerts

Show branded warnings to users attempting unauthorized actions

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Access Settings

Assign permissions by the user, group, and time period

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FAQ’s

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Would PRTSC prevention be able to block all the screen capture tools?

Yes, their solution has been designed to block screen capture tools such as PRTSC, Snipping Tool, and third-party recording software. DataPatrol team also regularly monitors new screen capture tools and update the agent

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Will PRTSC prevention disrupt user workflows?

By design, DataPatrol’s solution does not interfere with authorized activities. It works behind the scenes, identifying and blocking unauthorized attempts