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# Security Considerations for Flow Approval Processes

When you design flow approval processes, keep security considerations in mind.

### Required Editions

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## Shield Platform Encryption

For enhanced security, enable Shield Platform Encryption for the Screen Flow Inputs field of the Orchestration Work Item object.