Even with all the correct security and encryption protocols in place, it still is not a good idea to send confidential information in an email. While it might be convenient and now, sending confidential information via emails is a common practice for many, it is still not completely safe. Confidential information, in some cases, is protected under the law, but internet law is still so tricky, it’s not worth the risk. If you need to send or share information via the internet, it is safer to use a cloud-sharing service.