How can I prevent KML files from being downloaded from Google My Maps?

How do I lock a KML file?

There is currently no way to encrypt KML/KMZ files so that the end-user has no access to the raw data.

How do I remove KML from Google Earth?

Click the overflow menu for the KML item and select Delete to remove an added overlay from your project.

Can you download KML file on Google Maps?

While looking at the map, choose File > Download. Select KML. If a filter is currently applied to the map, choose whether to apply it for the KML download.

What is a KML file in Google Maps?

KML is a file format used to display geographic data in an Earth browser such as Google Earth. KML uses a tag-based structure with nested elements and attributes and is based on the XML standard. All tags are case-sensitive and must appear exactly as they are listed in the KML Reference.
 

How do I block my house from Google Earth?

Just look up your address, enter Street View, click report a problem, and choose blur “My home.”
 

Can you put a lock on your files?

Use encryption to password protect a folder or a file



Right-click on the item, click Properties, then click Advanced. Check Encrypt contents to secure data. Click OK, then click Apply. Windows then asks if you want to encrypt only the file or its parent folder and all the files within that as well.
 

How do I stop Google Maps from contributing?

Go to the menu on the top left and select Settings. Tap Personal content. Under “Profile settings,” turn off Show contributions on your profile.
 

How do I remove Google Earth from Google Maps?

Delete a map from My Maps

1. Step 1: Move the map to the trash. On your computer, sign in to My Maps. Next to the map you want to remove, click More. Move to trash.
2. Step 2: Empty the trash in Google Drive. To finish removing the map, delete it from Google Drive. Learn how to remove the files in your Google Drive trash.

Can I have my property removed from Google Earth?

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Can you lock a KMZ file?

KMZ is XML that has been zipped and could include other elements like images inside. There is nothing special about it. That’s why so many software packages can read it / use it. There is no mechanism within ArcGIS to “lock” or secure a KML/KMZ.
 

How do I lock a saved file?

Protect a document with a password

1. Go to File > Info > Protect Document > Encrypt with Password.
2. Type a password, then type it again to confirm it.
3. Save the file to make sure the password takes effect.

How do I lock a file for editing?

Right-click on the file. In the menu that appears, select Lock File.