In Microsoft Outlook, how do I keep email messages private if I've delegated viewing privileges?

To send a private message using Microsoft Outlook, even if you have delegated access to your Inbox to another person:

1. Click the New Message button.
   
   
2. In Outlook 2007, on the Message Ribbon, click the Options Dialog Box Launcher in the lower right corner of the Options group to open the Message Options dialog box.

   In Outlook 2003, on the toolbar, click the Options button.

3. In the drop-down list under "Sensitivity", select Private.

Private objects can be seen only by the account owner, not by delegates.

By default, a delegate gets the role of Editor only on calendar and task folders. A delegate with default permission cannot see anything in the Inbox, unless in Outlook 2007 Delegate can see my private items is checked. Also, a delegate who has been given an Owner role can see private objects such as mail messages, calendar appointments, task items, or contact items. Because of this, you should not delegate more permissions than necessary.

For more information, see articles 181583, 154830, and 174344 at the Microsoft Help and Support web site.

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