Privacy Screens

A privacy screen is a thin filter that attaches to your laptop or monitor to limit the viewing angle. It works by using micro-louver technology, which blocks side views beyond ±30 degrees, making the screen appear dark or black from an angle while keeping it clear for the user directly in front.

Privacy screens provide visual security by preventing others from viewing sensitive information. Additional benefits include:

• Protecting confidential data in public spaces.
• Reducing glare and reflections for improved visibility.
• Filtering blue light to minimize eye strain.
• Helping organizations meet compliance with data privacy regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
• Protecting monitors from scratches, damages wear due to accidents and frequent cleaning.

Yes, privacy screens may slightly reduce screen brightness and alter color accuracy due to their light-filtering technology. However, Kensington privacy screens are designed to maintain clarity while minimizing distortion. Increasing screen brightness can help offset any dimming effects.

To choose the right size:

• Measure your screen diagonally, from one corner to the opposite corner (excluding the bezel).
• Check the aspect ratio (e.g., 16:9, 16:10, or 4:3) to ensure compatibility.
• Kensington offers a size finder tool to help match your monitor with the correct privacy screen.

Yes! Kensington offers privacy screens specifically designed for MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, ensuring a precise fit and full screen coverage. These privacy screens provide edge-to-edge protection while the screen’s magnets help keep the laptop closed so it can enter — and stay in — sleep mode. No need to remove.

Only privacy screens specifically designed for curved monitors will provide a proper fit. Curved monitors require a wider screen width to accommodate the curvature, meaning privacy screens designed for flat panels are often too short to cover the entire active display area. Kensington currently offers a privacy screen specifically designed for the Dell 34” P3424WE Curved Monitor.

For ultra-wide monitors, Kensington privacy screens are compatible as long as the screen dimensions match the dimensions of the privacy screen. Currently, the largest supported screen size is 34”, but we recommend measuring your screen and comparing its dimensions with the privacy screen specifications listed on our website.

Yes! Kensington privacy screens are removable and reusable. They attach using either:

• Attachment tabs – for easy on/off removal.
• Adhesive strips – for a semi-permanent option.
• Magnetic strips –allowing for effortless attachment and removal
• Magnetic Direct Attach – built-in magnets securely attach to the laptop screen bezel, providing a seamless, snap-on fit without additional hardware.

Yes, Kensington offers touchscreen-compatible privacy filters that maintain full touch functionality while providing privacy protection. Look for models specifically labeled “touchscreen-friendly” to ensure smooth operation.