Matthew George is a graphic designer specializing in game production. His expertise spans the entire creative process, from initial whiteboarding and UX/UI design to art, motion graphics, marketing assets, and even website design. His impressive portfolio includes work on projects like “The Gallery,” an interactive crime thriller movie, and graphic design for Nintendo of Europe. 

As an independent freelancer, Matt faces a common privacy challenge: managing and protecting the sensitive personal information (PII) of his clients, as well as their valuable intellectual property (IP) and other assets.

The Challenge:

Working independently means Matt is responsible for all aspects of his business, including data security. He regularly handles client PII, such as contact details, addresses (especially for in-person meetings or deliveries), and payment information. Protecting this data, along with sensitive project files and creative assets, is crucial for maintaining client trust and complying with privacy regulations. He needed a solution that wouldn’t disrupt his creative workflow and was easy to implement.

The Dropblock Solution:

Dropblock seamlessly integrates with Matt’s existing workflow, automatically redacting PII in Google Docs whenever they are saved. This ensures that client information is never exposed, even if documents are shared or stored. Furthermore, the Dropblock File Store provides robust protection against ransomware attacks and data loss with its immutable and decentralized storage – paramount for securing client project files and creative assets.

Other Dropblock Benefits:

• Enhanced Data Security: Dropblock’s fully homomorphic encryption (FHE) ensures Matt’s client data and project files are always encrypted – in transit, at rest, and even during processing. 
• Temporal File Locking (Access Controls): Dropblock adds strict data access controls to file sharing, enabling Matt to limit when any third-parties they share their files with are able to access them. This means they can ensure that once a project is finished, no client or private data is still accessible to third-parties.
• Enhanced Customer Trust: By implementing Dropblock, Matt demonstrates his commitment to data security and client privacy, building stronger relationships and fostering trust.

The Outcome: Empowering Freelancers to Protect Client Data and IP

As a freelancer, I’m responsible for everything. Dropblock gives me the peace of mind knowing my clients’ PII and my creative work are protected. It’s a simple, yet powerful tool that integrates seamlessly into my workflow, allowing me to focus on what I do best: creating great designs.

In conclusion, Dropblock provides Matthew with a robust and user-friendly solution for protecting client PII and valuable intellectual property. This allows him to confidently manage his business, knowing that sensitive data and creative assets are secure.