Every Word doc, PDF, and image you send contains hidden data — your name, revision history, GPS coordinates. ShieldDrop strips all of it locally. Your files never leave your device.
Every other metadata scrubber uploads your file to their server. That means your client's information transits a third party — creating privilege exposure and potential ABA Rule 1.6(c) violations. ShieldDrop runs in your browser via WebAssembly. Verify it: open DevTools → Network tab → drop a file → zero outbound requests. Technical white paper →