Note: Blur Screencasts is available in all Time Doctor Plans and can be accessed by Owners or Admins.
TL;DR:
Enable Blur Screencasts to protect sensitive information in captured screencasts. Apply blur to all Users or select specific Users. Once blurred, screencasts cannot be unblurred.
Blur Screencasts helps protect privacy by obscuring potentially sensitive data displayed on Users’ screens. This option applies only to screencasts; video recordings cannot be blurred.
Enable Blur for the Whole Company
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Go to Settings / Company Settings.
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Select the Configuration tab.
- Under Blur Screencasts, choose Blur for everyone.
Enable Blur for Specific Users
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Go to Settings / Company Settings.
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Select the Configuration tab.
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Under Blur Screencasts, select Only for selected people.
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Go to Settings / Users.
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In the Blur Screencasts column, select the checkbox for each User who should have blurred Screencasts.
Important Notes
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Irreversible: Once a Screencast is blurred, it cannot be unblurred.
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Impact: Blurring makes text unreadable but retains overall activity visibility.
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Video limitation: Only Screencasts can be blurred. Video recordings remain unblurred.
FAQ
Can I unblur Screencasts?
For security reasons, Screencasts are blurred in a way that makes un-blurring them impossible.
Will I lose important information by blurring Screencasts?
You can still tell what a user was doing by looking at blurred Screencasts. The text is blurred but in most cases, it is possible to recognize non-work-related activities and get an understanding of what the person was doing.
Should there be any inconsistencies or concerns regarding the article, contact support@timedoctor.com for prompt assistance.