Shauli Zacks
In a world where sharing sensitive information often feels like choosing between convenience and security, SharePass offers a refreshing alternative. Built from firsthand frustration with insecure communication methods, SharePass is a privacy-first platform designed to let people exchange confidential data—like passwords, credentials, or documents—without leaving a digital footprint.
SafetyDetectives spoke with Yuri Miloslavsky, the company’s co-founder and CEO, to learn more about his journey from running a managed service provider in Australia to launching SharePass, and how the platform is redefining what secure communication looks like in today’s threat-heavy landscape.
Can you tell us a bit about your background and what inspired you to co-found SharePass?
My background is in IT consulting and cybersecurity. I’ve spent over 15 years running a managed service provider (MSP) in Australia, helping businesses with their IT infrastructure, cloud services, and security needs. During that time, my team and I constantly faced challenges around how to share sensitive information with clients—things like passwords, access credentials, or private documents—without risking exposure or leaving a digital trace.
We couldn’t find a solution that was both secure and simple enough to integrate into our daily workflows. So, instead of compromising on security or usability, we decided to build our own. That’s how SharePass started—initially as an internal tool, then as a broader solution to a growing problem: protecting digital communication and reducing our online footprint.
SharePass is built around secure data sharing—how would you describe the core mission of the company in today’s cybersecurity landscape?
The core mission of SharePass is to give individuals and organisations full control over how their sensitive information is shared, accessed, and ultimately discarded. In today’s cybersecurity landscape, where data breaches and identity theft are increasingly common, traditional ways of sharing confidential information—like email, chat, or file attachments—are simply not good enough.
We’ve built SharePass to be privacy-first, focusing on reducing the digital footprint that’s left behind when information is shared. Our goal is to make secure communication as seamless and accessible as possible, without needing to change the tools people already use. Whether it’s internal collaboration or external data exchange, we believe secure sharing should be the default—not the exception.
Many people still rely on email or messaging apps to share sensitive information—what are the biggest risks of those methods, and how does SharePass address them?
Relying on email or messaging apps to share sensitive information carries several serious risks. First, once the information is sent, it’s usually stored indefinitely—on multiple servers, devices, and backups—creating a broad and permanent digital footprint. If any one of those storage points is compromised, so is the data. Second, these channels often lack strong encryption end-to-end, or rely on security models that are vulnerable to phishing, account takeovers, or human error. Third, there’s rarely any visibility or control once the information leaves your hands—you don’t know who accessed it, when, or how.
SharePass is designed to eliminate these problems. Instead of sending the data directly, SharePass creates a secure, encrypted link that acts like a vault—only the intended recipient can unlock it, and under strict conditions you define. You can apply expiration times, view limits, IP restrictions, MFA requirements (including security keys), and even revoke access at any time. Once the data is accessed or expires, it’s automatically destroyed, leaving no trace behind. This helps protect against data leaks, identity theft, and social engineering attacks, while giving users peace of mind that their sensitive information remains truly private.
SharePass uses link-based delivery with encryption and expiration options—can you walk us through how this works behind the scenes and what makes it safer than traditional sharing?
SharePass replaces the traditional model of sharing sensitive data directly with a much safer, link-based delivery system designed around control, privacy, and minimal footprint.
Here’s how it works behind the scenes:
- Client-Side Encryption
When a user creates a “secret” (e.g. a password, file, or message), SharePass encrypts it on the user’s device before it ever leaves their browser or app. We use AES-256 GCM encryption to ensure that only someone with the correct link—and any optional access controls—can decrypt the data. We have also recently deployed post quantum encryption to meet the latest security standards and be ready to protect against the future threats.
- Link Generation with Controls
The system then generates a secure link that acts as a “vault.” This link contains only the reference to the encrypted data, not the data itself. The user can configure the link with various security and privacy controls, such as:
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- Expiration time (minutes, hours, days)
- Number of allowed views
- IP restrictions
- MFA (PIN, security key, biometric)
- Lock/unlock requirement for manual control
- Zero Trust Access
When a recipient clicks the link, they’re taken through the series of checks the sender applied. If they pass, the encrypted content is pulled to the client and decrypted on their device only—not on the server.
- Self-Destruction
Once the data is accessed (or the time/view limit is reached), the link is destroyed and the encrypted data is deleted from SharePass servers. This removes the digital trace entirely, unlike email or chat apps that store messages indefinitely.
Why is this safer?
- There’s no plaintext stored or transmitted over untrusted channels.
- The sender retains full control even after sending the link.
- It limits the lifespan and exposure of sensitive data.
- It aligns with principles of Zero Trust, Data Minimization, and modern data protection laws.
In short: you don’t just send data—you control who can see it, when, how, and for how long.
With rising concerns about digital footprints and privacy, how does SharePass help individuals and businesses take back control of their information?
SharePass helps individuals and businesses take back control of their information by shifting the power away from traditional communication platforms—which store and retain data indefinitely—and putting it back in the hands of the user.
Instead of sending sensitive information through email, messaging apps, or file-sharing services that leave a permanent trace, SharePass enables users to create encrypted, self-destructing links that they fully control. These links can be restricted by time, location, IP address, number of views, and even secured with multi-factor authentication like PINs or security keys. This ensures that data is only accessible when and where it’s needed—and only by the right person.
For businesses, SharePass provides visibility and policy enforcement across teams, ensuring secure data handling without disrupting workflows. For individuals, it means you can share personal data—like passwords, ID numbers, or private messages—without leaving a permanent record. Once the link expires or is deleted, the data is gone for good.
By removing the digital residue left by traditional tools, SharePass supports strong data minimization practices, reduces the risk of identity theft or social engineering, and gives users the tools they need to protect their digital footprint in a privacy-first world.
What trends do you see shaping the future of secure communications, and how is SharePass positioning itself to stay ahead?
The future of secure communications is being shaped by several key trends: the rise of remote and hybrid work, the growing demand for data sovereignty, the evolution of privacy regulations, and the looming threat of quantum computing. There’s also a heightened public awareness around digital footprints and identity theft, which is prompting individuals and organisations alike to seek solutions that offer transparency, control, and data minimisation.
At SharePass, we’re aligning with these shifts by developing a flexible, privacy-first platform that puts control back in the hands of users. Our link-based sharing model eliminates the need for traditional file transfers and keeps data out of inboxes, chats, and cloud storage—dramatically reducing the attack surface.
We’re also investing in quantum-resistant encryption protocols to address the “harvest now, decrypt later” threat model. In addition, we’ve introduced features such as AI-powered data detection, centralised policy enforcement, and native integration with tools like YubiKey for hardware-based MFA—enabling organisations to future-proof their communication workflows.
As privacy legislation continues to mature (including the upcoming reforms to the Australian Privacy Act), SharePass is well-positioned to help organisations meet compliance requirements without compromising usability or efficiency. Our mission is to stay ahead of the threat landscape—not by locking systems down, but by equipping users with secure, intelligent tools to share only what’s necessary, when it’s necessary, and with whom it’s necessary.
