What is Geofencing — and Why Do You Need It?

In an era of remote work, mobile access, and distributed teams, it’s easy to assume location is irrelevant. But when it comes to secure communication, where a message is opened can be just as important as who opens it.

That’s where geofencing comes in.

Geofencing allows you to define a specific physical location — or set of locations — where a message can be read. Step outside the boundary? The content becomes inaccessible. No exceptions.

This isn’t just about adding a layer of control. It’s about eliminating risk in contexts where location is the risk.

Why geofencing matters

Think about:

• A legal document meant to be reviewed only inside a secure office

• Medical records that must not leave a clinic or hospital network

• Defence or government communications with strict access protocols

• Financial or M&A disclosures shared inside a secure data room

When data needs to stay within defined perimeters — not just digitally, but physically — geofencing turns your message into a location-aware asset.

How it works in YEO

YEO integrates geofencing at the message level, giving senders the ability to:

• Define a precise location using GPS coordinates or physical address

• Restrict access to messages unless the recipient is within that zone

• Combine geofencing with YEO Mode for continuous identity and location verification

• Prevent offline copying, screenshots, or message forwarding

  
  

If the device leaves the designated area, the message locks automatically. Re-entry is required to regain access.

Who uses this feature?

YEO’s geofencing is trusted by organisations in:

• Government and public sector

• Legal and compliance functions

• Healthcare settings

• Corporate and financial services handling classified or confidential data

In these environments, data leaving a room — or a building — could mean breaching contracts, violating regulations, or triggering real-world consequences.

Location isn’t legacy. It’s security.

Geofencing challenges the myth that privacy lives solely in the cloud. Sometimes, it’s about keeping information grounded — quite literally — in the right place.

When location is non-negotiable, geofencing ensures your messages never wander.

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