XCLN: Private Messages Can Be Viewed by Delegates Using Exchange
Article ID: 174344
Article Last Modified on 10/28/2006
APPLIES TO
- Microsoft Exchange Client 5.5
- Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0
- Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0
- Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0
- Microsoft Exchange Client 4.0 for Macintosh
- Microsoft Exchange Client 5.0 for Macintosh
This article was previously published under Q174344
SYMPTOMS
A delegate for another user's mailbox can read messages marked as Private
using the Microsoft Exchange Client. This behavior does not occur when
using the Microsoft Outlook client.
CAUSE
The Microsoft Outlook client is designed to filter messages marked as
Private so that only the intended recipient can view the message through
his or her Inbox. This filtering process prevents delegates from viewing
the contents of private messages that were intended for the original
recipient only. The Microsoft Exchange Client ignores this sensitivity
property and displays the messages to the delegate, as well as to the
original recipient.
WORKAROUND
To ensure privacy, have the delegate for the user's mailbox install and use
the Outlook client only.
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