The Safedrop Blog

SharePoint’s one-time passcode sharing retires on 1 October 2026
If you share files out of SharePoint or OneDrive with people outside your organisation, the way they get in has already changed. Older links start

The wrong test — Palantir and NHS data
NHS reassurances about Palantir miss the point. UK GDPR decides accountability. The US CLOUD Act decides reach — and technical access to identifiable patient data creates real exposure.

Read Receipts for Secure File Sharing
Know the moment your safedrop is opened I may be the only person still alive who actually remembers read receipts from these super early days

The ICO expects you to encrypt. Here’s what that actually means.
The ICO now expects encryption when sending personal data. Most tools still fall short – especially on CLOUD Act risks. Here’s what it really means for councils and law firms, and why reputation (not just fines) is the real sting.
AI I Can Finally Use (Because I Don’t Trust Those Tech Bro F*ckers With My Data)
I use AI every day. We’ve generated most of the code for Safedrop 2026 with AI. It’s bloody amazing, and frightening (And I don’t know

Governments Worldwide Tighten Cybersecurity: Why UK Organisations Need Secure File Sharing Now
As global lawmakers move to modernise cybersecurity laws, one thing is clear: secure, transparent, and compliant file sharing is no longer optional. It’s essential. In