In plain English
This means the email is sent in a protected way, so its contents are kept from other people. That protection covers both the written message and any attached files, and only the intended recipient is meant to be able to access them.
In context
Here, "secure email" labels the option to send records by email in a protected form so that only the intended recipient can access the message and any attachments.
- Situation
- Managing records, consent forms, proxies, privacy, and information release
- What it communicates
- labels an option for sending records by a protected email method.
Meaning limits
The term by itself does not say how that protection is provided, since that can vary.
Examples
“The accountant used secure email for the report and spreadsheet attachment so only the client could read them.”
“On request, the records office sends discharge summaries by secure email.”