Note: Blur Screenshots is available in all Time Doctor Plans and can be accessed by Owners or Admins.
TL;DR:
Enable Blur Screenshots to protect sensitive information in captured screenshots. Apply blur to all Users or select specific Users. Once blurred, screenshots cannot be unblurred.
Blur Screenshots helps protect privacy by obscuring potentially sensitive data displayed on Users’ screens. This option applies only to screenshots; 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 Screenshots, 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 Screenshots, select Only for selected people.
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Go to Settings / Users.
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In the Blur Screenshots column, select the checkbox for each User who should have blurred screenshots.
Important Notes
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Irreversible: Once a screenshot 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 screenshots can be blurred. Video recordings remain unblurred.
FAQ
Can I unblur screenshots?
For security reasons, screenshots are blurred in a way that makes un-blurring them impossible.
Will I lose important information by blurring screenshots?
You can still tell what a user was doing by looking at blurred screenshots. 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.