3M Privacy Screens

Protect Sensitive Data at the Screen Level

3M invented microlouver privacy technology and remains the benchmark for screen privacy filters that IT departments, healthcare organizations, and government agencies specify by name. The lineup covers privacy screen filters for laptops and monitors across virtually every screen size used in commercial, clinical, and public-sector environments.

3M Privacy Screens for Every Workspace

• Open-plan offices and coworking spaces — privacy filters on employee monitors prevent shoulder surfing of proprietary data, financial reports, and client communications in high-traffic work environments
• Healthcare facilities and nursing stations — HIPAA compliance requires physical safeguards for electronic protected health information, and 3M filters satisfy auditors by restricting screen visibility to the seated user
• Government and defense contractors — controlled unclassified information and classified briefings displayed on laptops and desktops stay protected from adjacent viewers in SCIFs, open offices, and field locations
• Financial services and legal offices — client account data, trading screens, and privileged documents stay private when employees work in shared conference rooms, lobbies, or during travel
• Remote workers and traveling professionals — laptop privacy filters prevent seatmates on planes, trains, and in coffee shops from reading sensitive emails, spreadsheets, and presentations

The 3M Microlouver Advantage

3M's microlouver technology works by embedding thousands of tiny vertical blinds into the filter substrate, narrowing the viewing angle so on-screen content is only readable by the person directly in front of the display. Unlike generic privacy overlays that introduce heavy color shifts and dim the screen, 3M filters maintain true color accuracy and high light transmittance for comfortable all-day use. Frameless and framed attachment options, including adhesive strips, slide-mount tabs, and magnetic mounts, ensure compatibility with Dell, HP, Lenovo, Apple, and virtually every other OEM display bezel. Anti-glare and blue-light reduction properties built into the filter layer provide additional comfort benefits without requiring a separate screen protector.

3M Privacy Screens Product Lineup

• Privacy Screen Filters — microlouver filters for laptops and desktop monitors in sizes from 12 inches to 32 inches and beyond, with frameless and framed mounting options
• Monitor Mounts and Stands — clamp mounts and desk risers that position displays at ergonomic viewing heights for privacy-focused workstation setups

Related Privacy and Display Products

• Kensington — Kensington privacy screens, laptop locks, and workspace security accessories
• Targus — Targus privacy filters, laptop bags, and docking stations for mobile professionals
• Docking Stations — USB-C and Thunderbolt docking stations to complement privacy-focused workstation deployments