Abstract: A data protection method includes a data protection application that stores a security policy when executed on a portable electronic device. The security policy may password protect and prohibit access to chosen data stored on the portable electronic device. The security policy may enable a trackless feature for a duration of time chosen by a user. The trackless function encrypts all data of the immediate usage of the phone. The encrypted data is subsequently deleted after immediate use. The data protection application may further aid in the configuration of the security policy by presenting the user with existing functions of the device that may be protected. The user may be prompted to hide and prohibit access to features and applications on the device. The data protection method is useful for adding passwords to specific applications and features on a device.