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Using Security Groups to Restrict Outbound Sending

SendSafely has launched a new Security Group permission that limits access to sending outbound files.

Brian Holyfield · 2 min read
Using Security Groups to Restrict Outbound Sending

SendSafely has launched a new Security Group permission that limits access to sending outbound files. This new feature allows organizations to restrict users who are intended to use SendSafely strictly for inbound-only workflows.

For many organizations, especially those operating support teams, utilizing Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) agents, or performing KYC operations, receiving and handling inbound data is the norm. Agents are required to receive sensitive documents from customers or partners, but should not be able to exfiltrate data externally. Our new Security Group permission helps enforce that boundary at the platform level.

The Send Security Group permission:

To configure a Security Group that limits the ability to send outbound, contact our support team to establish the group name and permissions per your organization’s specifications. Once the group is set up, any Admin in your SendSafely portal can add and remove users from the Security Groups section of the SendSafely Admin Console.

For full protection against outbound sends, organizations should combine this new restriction with restricted access to Workspaces, ensuring that users are truly limited to receiving only across all SendSafely features.

The new Send Security Group permission provides organizations with an easy, consistent way to enforce inbound-only workflows across all SendSafely features. If your users should only handle sensitive customer uploads or perform regulated verification work, you can now ensure that SendSafely is used only for receiving, not sending.

Security Groups are available on SendSafely Business and Enterprise plans. For more information, contact success@sendsafely.com.


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Frequently asked questions

Can I prevent SendSafely users from sending files outbound?

Yes. The Send Security Group permission disables all outbound file sharing options for users in that group, so they can receive sensitive documents but cannot send data externally. It is designed for users who should only handle inbound workflows.

Does the SendSafely send restriction apply to integrations?

Yes. The Send Security Group permission applies across SendSafely integrations, including Zendesk, Freshdesk, Salesforce, Slack, Outlook, and Gmail, so restricted users can’t send outbound files from those tools either.

Who should use an inbound-only SendSafely setup?

Support teams, Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) agents, and KYC operations staff who must receive sensitive documents from customers or partners but shouldn’t be able to send data externally. It also simplifies compliance in regulated industries where certain users must remain inbound-only.

How do I set up a Security Group that blocks outbound sending?

Contact SendSafely support to establish the group name and permissions for your organization. Once the group exists, any Admin in your portal can add and remove users from the Security Groups section of the SendSafely Admin Console. Security Groups are available on Business and Enterprise plans.

Is the send restriction enough to make users fully inbound-only?

Not on its own. For full protection against outbound sends, combine the Send Security Group restriction with restricted access to Workspaces, so users are limited to receiving across all SendSafely features.

Written by Brian Holyfield