# \#security

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## [Why is enabling Local Storage by default considered unsafe in Label Studio?](https://community.labelstud.io/t/why-is-enabling-local-storage-by-default-considered-unsafe-in-label-studio/176)

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**Author:** [@sajarin](https://community.labelstud.io/u/sajarin)\
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**Last updated:** [May 13, 2024, 6:07pm UTC](https://community.labelstud.io/t/why-is-enabling-local-storage-by-default-considered-unsafe-in-label-studio/176 "2024-05-13T18:07:44Z")

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Answer Enabling Local Storage by default is considered unsafe because it allows any user or process with access to the Label Studio instance to read data from your local folders, potentially exposing sensitive or private…

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## [Is Local Data in Label Studio Community Edition Collected by HumanSignal?](https://community.labelstud.io/t/is-local-data-in-label-studio-community-edition-collected-by-humansignal/168)

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**Author:** [@sajarin](https://community.labelstud.io/u/sajarin)\
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**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 6:12pm UTC](https://community.labelstud.io/t/is-local-data-in-label-studio-community-edition-collected-by-humansignal/168 "2024-05-10T18:12:23Z")

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Question: Does the local data inputted in Label Studio get stored in online databases that could potentially be accessed by the Label Studio team, or does it remain private? Answer: For users of the Label Studio Commu…

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## [Securing Label Studio Access on EC2: Invite-Only Registration](https://community.labelstud.io/t/securing-label-studio-access-on-ec2-invite-only-registration/166)

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**Author:** [@sajarin](https://community.labelstud.io/u/sajarin)\
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**Last updated:** [May 10, 2024, 5:59pm UTC](https://community.labelstud.io/t/securing-label-studio-access-on-ec2-invite-only-registration/166 "2024-05-10T17:59:13Z")

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Question: I’ve hosted Label Studio on an EC2 machine with a public IP, and I’m looking for advice on how to restrict access so that only approved users can sign up and use the interface. As of now, the link allows for u…