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NIH Baby Toolbox Data Export Encryption

Exports that are sent via email can be encrypted for additional security. To do so, follow the steps below:

  1. Launch the NIH Baby Toolbox app and then tap 'Results' on the left sidebar
  2. Select the assessment(s) to be exported from the list available
  3. Tap '# Selected' at the bottom right corner
  4. Tap the 'Send via Email' button. If that button is not available, you must back out to the main screen and enable email exporting in the Data Security section in Settings.
  5. Select the export files, then tap 'Create Files'.
  6. In the pop-up window, tap 'Encrypt' and follow the prompts to enter a password
  7. Once you have entered and confirmed an appropriate password, tap on 'Encrypt' in the upper right corner
  8. Enter the email address you wish to send the data to, then tap the up arrow in the upper right corner
  9. Convey the encryption password you entered to the intended recipient

To unzip the emailed file, you will need a third party software tool, such as WinZip to open the encrypted file. There are several free solutions available via Google search.