Windows 11: Manage Sensitive Information in Recall Snapshots
You can manage sensitive information in Windows 11 Recall snapshots by enabling and configuring its built-in snapshot filtering feature.
Recall is a new Windows 11 AI capability that records your PC activity by taking screenshots, called snapshots, to help you revisit past content. These snapshots are stored locally on your computer.
The sensitive information filter automatically hides details like credit card numbers and passwords from these snapshots. This processing happens directly on your device, and your snapshots are protected by encryption, commonly using features like Device Encryption or BitLocker that come standard with Windows 11.
You control this filter, deciding precisely which details Recall hides from your history.
Enable the sensitive information filter in Recall Snapshots by going to Settings > Privacy & security > Recall & snapshots. Toggle “Filter sensitive information” to On. This hides details like passwords and credit card numbers from your snapshots.
Filter Sensitive Information in Recall Snapshots
Windows 11 Recall Snapshots lets you hide private details like passwords and credit card numbers from your activity history.
Here’s how to do it.
- 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.
- When the Settings app opens, click the Privacy & security button on the left.
Windows 11 Privacy and Security settings menu for managing Recall snapshots - On the right, click the Recall & snapshots tile to open its settings.
- Under Filter lists, select the “Filter sensitive information” tile. [Requires Admin Privileges]
- Toggle the button to the On position to enable the filter.
Recall snapshots sensitive information - To disable it later, toggle the switch button to the Off position.
That’s all you need to do!
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Summary
Windows 11 Recall Snapshots is a handy tool for finding things on your PC, and you can easily protect your privacy by turning on the sensitive information filter.
- 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.
Where are Microsoft recall snapshots stored?
Snapshots and associated data are stored locally on the device. Recall does not share snapshots or associated data with Microsoft or third parties, nor is it shared between different Windows users on the same device.
How to see Windows Recall screenshots?
You can easily see your Windows Recall screenshots by clicking on the timeline in the Recall app’s navigation bar.
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