Lenovo ThinkVision Monitor Privacy Filters utilises the patented 3M microlouver privacy technology to darken the screen at specific angles so as to block the vision of wandering eyes from viewing your screen while at work. This is a key benefit to companies as it provides the first line of defence against visual hacking, protecting private information from being hacked by onlookers. Privacy filters also reduce glare from bright backlight panels and overhead lights, though that’s not their primary function. Another function is that privacy filters guard and protect your screen from scratches and smears, keeping your monitor screens safe from unwanted damage. Privacy Filters for Monitors allow you to work with the peace of mind that your on-screen information is safe from wandering eyesIt ensures the privacy of your clients' records in compliance with state and national laws and regulations for industries such as finance, consulting, healthcare, government and education (e.g. HIPPA (ensuring PHI), HITECH, NIST, PII (Patient Identifiable Information), ISO, PCI (Payment Card Info), Gramm–Leach–Bliley Act privacy in finance, Sarbanes-Oxley, CIPA (Children’s Internet Protection Act) and several breach notification laws in various US states).All Lenovo Privacy Filters are constructed and built with high-grade optical film to ensure that the user maintains high clarity with no optical distortion.All Lenovo Privacy filters are lightweight and easy to install and include 3M adhesive strips which allow for easy residue-free removal for multiple on-and-off uses.All Lenovo Privacy Filters utilise anti-reflective coating to reduce reflection. This improves efficiency by reducing the amount of light lost, thereby improving image contrast by eliminating unwanted light sources.