Windows 11: Manage Sensitive Information in Recall Snapshots

This article explains how to turn the Recall Snapshots filter on or off. This filter protects sensitive information in Windows 11.

Recall & Snapshots is an AI feature in Windows 11 that works like a photographic memory. It saves snapshots of your screen automatically. You can then search these snapshots to find things you’ve seen on your PC.

To use Recall, you must agree to save snapshots. These are screenshots of what you do on your Windows 11 device.

Why would you use Recall? It helps you find information quickly without manually searching through files or browsing history.

When Recall is enabled, you can temporarily pause it, filter apps and websites, delete your snapshots, and more.

Recall processes your content on your device only. It stores snapshots securely using encryption by Device Encryption or BitLocker. These are turned on automatically in Windows 11.

What happens when you enable the filter? Sensitive information like credit card numbers and passwords get hidden from your snapshots. This keeps your private data safe.

Another Recall Snapshots feature filters sensitive information. You can turn this feature on or off whenever you want.

Filter Sensitive Information in Recall Snapshots

Users who opted into Recall Snapshots can turn on a feature to filter sensitive information.

Here’s how to do it.

1. Open the Windows Settings app. Click on the Start menu and select Settings. Or press the keyboard shortcut (Windows key + I) to launch the Settings app.
2. When the Settings app opens, click the Privacy & security button on the left.
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4. On the right, click the Recall & snapshots tile to open its settings.
5. Under Filter lists, select the “Filter sensitive information” tile. [Requires Admin Privileges]
6. Toggle the button to the On position to enable the filter.
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8. To disable it later, toggle the switch button to the Off position.

That’s all you need to do!

Reference

Microsoft.com

Summary

The Recall & Snapshots feature in Windows 11 helps you manage and find information on your device. By enabling the filter for sensitive information, you protect your privacy while using this helpful tool. Here are the key points:

• Better Privacy: The filter hides sensitive information like passwords and credit card numbers from your snapshots.
• Easy to Use: You can quickly enable or disable the filter through the Windows Settings app.
• Secure Storage: Recall stores your snapshots safely on your device only. Your data stays private.
• You’re in Control: You decide what gets saved. You can delete or pause the feature anytime.
• AI Power: This AI technology works like a photographic memory. It makes finding information much easier.

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