How do I open an encrypted Office 365 email?

Encrypted messages are integral for protecting personal or sensitive information, reducing the chances of being intercepted and ensuring it is delivered to the correct recipient. Select encrypted messages may also prevent forwarding of the message contents. 

 If you receive a protected email message sent to your Office 365 account in Outlook or Outlook on the web, the message should open like any other message. 

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