Designs, source code, business plans and trade secrets are valuable intellectual property. Sharing them without encryption is like mailing cash in a clear envelope.
How to Protect IP During Transfer
- Enable end-to-end encryption before uploading
- Set a strong password (12+ characters)
- Use auto-expiry so files do not persist after review
- Track downloads to know exactly who accessed the files
- Share the password via phone call (separate channel)
What Qualifies as IP
- Product designs and prototypes
- Source code and algorithms
- Business plans and financial models
- Marketing strategies and customer lists
- Unreleased creative work (music, film, photography)
For design file workflows: design sharing guide. For music: stems and masters guide.
Protect Your IP