Block copy & paste
With the Block copy & paste setting (Settings → Security → Block copy & paste), users can no longer copy text from the page displayed in TheFlex to the clipboard.
This means content cannot be pasted into other apps – for example into a messaging app, email, or notes.
When this setting makes sense
- HR and personnel data – salary figures, personal records, or assessments should not leave the app
- Financial data – account balances, order values, or pricing data from SAP
- Access credentials – users should not be able to copy passwords or tokens out of the app
- Regulated environments – compliance requirements that prohibit data leaving controlled applications
What is and isn't blocked
| Action | Blocked? |
|---|---|
| Copying text from the website | Yes |
| Pasting text into the website | Yes |
| Typing text into input fields | No |
| Scanner input | No |
Note
This setting is disabled by default. Most apps do not require copy protection – it should only be activated when there is a concrete reason.
JavaScript API
The JavaScript API also allows the website itself to enable or disable copy/paste protection dynamically – for example to block it only on specific pages or for specific user roles.