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ud_23
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2 months ago
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Option to lock a file/folder granting view-only access for individual plans

It would enhance ransomware protection if folders or files could be marked as "read-only", where only a change/rename/erasure is password protected.

Read-only is supported for teams, the request is for individual users. Password protection is also available but is for any access - which makes it uncomfortable when reading data; 
In my case, and I assume for many private users, 99% of the data is never changed once uploaded - family pictures, documents etc.

Motivation is to enhance protection in case an unauthorized party got access to your account and has the ability to erase your data - such as a virus or ransomware attack.

So the aim is not privacy - it is erasure protection, while not complicating everyday viewing with a password for every read.

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    Hannah
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    Hey everyone, this idea is open!

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    Hey everyone, this idea has been closed due to inactivity.

    Thank you for your suggestion, and if you have another idea to share, please do!