What this page covers
- Checked against sources
- October 16, 2026
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How does secure file sharing work on Notriv?
- One secure share on Notriv costs $10, paid once.
- The e-sign subscription includes 10 secure shares a month.
- The sender can protect a share with a password of at least 8 characters, which Notriv stores only as a hash.
- The sender can set an expiry date and time, after which the link no longer opens or downloads.
- The sender can cap how many times the file can be viewed; after the last view it can no longer be opened.
- The sender can see how many times the share was viewed and when it was last viewed.
- A correct password opens the share in that browser for 2 hours.
- Password guesses are limited to 5 every 15 minutes.
- The sender can delete a share at any time, which disables its link.
- Shared files can be up to 50 MB: PDF, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, images and text.
Should a sensitive file be protected when it is sent?
Encrypt sensitive information you send to third parties over public networks like the internet, and also encrypt sensitive information stored on your network, laptops, or employees' portable storage devices.1
Is it safe to send sensitive information by email?
Warn employees not to send sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, passwords or account information by email.2
What makes a strong password?
A strong password is as long as possible and mixes letters, symbols, and numbers.3
Who should have access to sensitive information?
Only employees who need to know personal information should be able to access it.4
How long should shared information be kept?
If you have a legitimate business need for sensitive information, keep it only as long as it is necessary.5
Should each account have its own password?
Use a different strong password for every account.6
What is a password manager?
A password manager is an easy-to-use program that creates, stores and even fills in all your passwords.7
How should information be disposed of?
Disposing of sensitive information properly ensures it cannot be read or rebuilt.8
What else protects an account besides a password?
Multifactor authentication means using something more than a password, such as a text code or a fingerprint, to get into an app or account.9
Should you plan for a security incident?
Have a plan ready for responding to security incidents.10
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Where these facts come from
- 1. Should a sensitive file be protected when it is sent: Encrypt sensitive information you send to third parties over public networks like the internet, and also encrypt sensitive information stored on your network, laptops, or employees' portable storage devices. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 2. Is it safe to send sensitive information by email: Warn employees not to send sensitive personal data such as Social Security numbers, passwords or account information by email. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 3. What makes a strong password: A strong password is as long as possible and mixes letters, symbols, and numbers. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 4. Who should have access to sensitive information: Only employees who need to know personal information should be able to access it. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 5. How long should shared information be kept: If you have a legitimate business need for sensitive information, keep it only as long as it is necessary. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 6. Should each account have its own password: Use a different strong password for every account. · cisa.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 7. What is a password manager: A password manager is an easy-to-use program that creates, stores and even fills in all your passwords. · cisa.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 8. How should information be disposed of: Disposing of sensitive information properly ensures it cannot be read or rebuilt. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 9. What else protects an account besides a password: Multifactor authentication means using something more than a password, such as a text code or a fingerprint, to get into an app or account. · cisa.gov · checked October 13, 2026
- 10. Should you plan for a security incident: Have a plan ready for responding to security incidents. · ftc.gov · checked October 13, 2026