The NoticePeriod Extension is a Chrome add-on designed to enhance IT security by preventing data exfiltration during an employee's notice period. This free tool greys out and disables download buttons on Google Drive, blocks context menu options for downloads, and intercepts keyboard shortcuts like Ctrl+S or Cmd+S. It also prevents access to direct file download links and displays a clear policy banner to inform employees of the active restrictions. This functionality ensures that sensitive data remains secure during critical transition periods.

Targeted towards IT administrators, the extension is easily deployed through the Google Workspace Admin Console or can be shared directly with IT teams. Once installed, it automatically activates on Google Drive, employing techniques such as DOM monitoring and event interception to block download-related actions. Importantly, the extension respects user privacy, as it does not collect or transmit any user data, functioning solely within the Google Drive environment.