Keeping Private Information Private

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iPhone 2007-01

Have you ever had something on your computer that was for your eyes only? No, not THAT stuff. I am talking about things like notes in your address book, or perhaps some email correspondence with potential employers. These aren't things that you necessarily want just anyone reading.

Step in to the near future with me for a minute... Oh sweet I have an iPhone. Finally I can sync all my most important content with my phone! Steve was right, it fits beautify in the palm of my hand. Oh, and I am touching my music (you will have to take my word on this -- it doesn't feel like what you would expect). Wow I could play with this phone for at least 5 hours or more depending on what I am doing. Here comes the scary part of this dream sequence -- someone wants to look at my iPhone. Um, yeah you can look at it but ahh don't look at your contact information. I wrote some things about you that I don't want you to see. Yes, it has email, but don't look in there either because there are some private communications. Alright there is my example, when I count to three you will open your eyes and feel refreshed and want to get an iPhone of your own (that way you won't have to play with my unit).

What is the point of all this paranoid rambling? It would be nice if the iPhone had a feature that would hide private data until after a pin or password was entered. That way I wouldn't have to think twice about who was looking at my phone and what sensitive information they might see.

Does this sound like a feature you would use?

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AP said:

You described my dilemma exactly. Please let me know if you were able to find a solution. I have searched the internet, but have not been able to find any answer.

Thanking you in advance,
AP

Robert Author Profile Page said:

You might want to take a look at 1Password. It allows you to store secure passwords and notes. The best part is that it is free right now!

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