Abstract: A method and an electronic device for authenticating release of data towards a device driver. the device comprises a main display area, a memory module and a processor module, the processor module is for executing a display function manager that manages access to an extra display area defined outside of the main display area, storing into the memory module authentication credentials identifying software applications, executing on the processor module, that are authorized for the display function manager and receiving a request, from one of the software applications executing on the processor module, for sending data towards the display function manager. the request comprises requesting credentials from the one software application. the processor is also for verifying the requesting credentials in relation to the extra display area against the stored authentication credentials and, when the requesting credentials are verified, authorizing the release of the data towards the device driver.