Abstract: A system and method of operating a data security scanner including: a control unit configured to: examine a document to detect an instance of confidential data, generate an alert based on finding the instance of confidential data, initiate a verification process based on generating the alert, wherein the verification process fulfills the print request by comparing a print parameter of the print request with a release condition to determine whether the release condition is satisfied, determine whether to send the document for printing based on whether the release condition is satisfied; and a communication unit, coupled to the control unit, configured to: receive the print request, and send the document for printing on a printer if the release condition is satisfied.