Hidden Column Data Viewable in Export

Nick Burrus

Hello,

I have a table where I hid Column C that has confidential information. Viewers and Editors cannot Unhide the columns of Confidential Information. This is amazing.

However, here's the kicker... If the viewer/editor Exports the smartsheet they can unhide the hidden columns.

How can I stop that to keep these smartsheets HIPAA compliant with restricted views to some users? 

Andrée Starå

Hi,

Unfortunately, there isn't a way, as far as I know, to do it natively but you could maybe use the new Dynamic View addon.

Would that work?

Have a fantastic week!

Best,

Andrée Starå

Workflow Consultant @ Get Done Consulting

Stefan 7k

Hi,

as Andrée said, that's not possible. It's also not possible to block the export function.

Consider sending scheduled update requests to the editors instead of sharing. You can configure the columns to be seen and there will be no export option. 

Greetings

Stefan