PDF Secure block copying/modify of only a section

Hello
I am trying to take a pdf document that is scanned in and secure it so that it cannot be modified.
What has been requested is that the entire document be made so that it cannot be modified. As for copying they would like most of the document to be able to be copied; however they dont want things like signatures to be copied.
Is this possible or can you only set policies on the entire document and not sections or pages of the document?

You can only set policies on the entire document.

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Removing PDF Security Settings ??

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1) Out of curiosity, an expert responded earlier to a post in this forum suggesting that one can remove the PDF security settings by using Adobe Acrobat (NOT Adobe Reader).
Is that true ??
2) If I distribute a Read-only, password-protected, Blocked PDF file:
..a. Can someone with average knowledge of Adobe products easily remove the security settings of the file ??
..b. ONLY those with advanced knowledge can do that. Correct ??
..c. Can someone with only the free Adobe Reader unlock the file and disable the password protection ??
3) I'm sure someone must have posted here or on the internet a step-by-step how-to !!
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PS. If the topic is a bit sensitive, please reply by a PM. Thank you.

1. Correct. Reader cannot remove security but Acrobat can (if they have the password).
2.(a): I wouldn't say "average but it can be done quite easily
(b.) Not really
(c.)No. Reader cannot remove security
3. Basically without using some sort of Digital Rights Management, nothing is secure. There are free applications that can remove security and other PDF readers may even ignore it to begin with.
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Oh well, so much for security.
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Okay, I solved it myself. :-)
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As Mylenium said once a PDF file's been created with a password, it cannot be cracked. You need to check with the creator of the file for its password.
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PDF Security in Webi Publicaiton

Hi,
We are using boxir3.1 version of Business Objects. We have a requirement to ensure security of PDF, generated through publication. We created reports in webi and publish to users email.
We have to ensure security features like password protection, disable print etc.
Is this possible in webi publication. I know in crystal publication password protection feature is there.
Why this feature is not there in webi? Can i exted this feature to webi publication?
What about the disabling the print option.
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This functionality is currently not supported by SAP Business Objects 3.1, however you can apply security after the pdf is generated. In BO 4.0 this functionality exists. Password protection can also be done from the Adboe side. Kindly refer SAP note 1302401 to verify the same.
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SAP also offers an SDK sample for this purpose ..
[SAP Sample Code: Java Enterprise BE12 Create-Publication CR-PDF |www.sdn.sap.com/irj/boc/index?rid=/library/uuid/9074bb6f-3857-2c10-bcab-be13735881d4]
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When I try open a .pdf file my Adobe Reader 11 only allows the download / save opening the related window and don't show me both options 1) open with ... and 2) save as.... probably someone flagged the choise... always perform this way ....

When I try open a .pdf file my Adobe Reader 11 only allows the download / save opening the related window and don't show me both options 1) open with ... and 2) save as.... probably someone flagged the choise... always perform this way ....
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Thanks in advance
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What is your operating system?
Open a PDF from where? If online, in what browser?

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