Why is there no easy way to lock or passcode email on macbook pro, aside from locking entire computer or screen saver?

I have searched Support for answers to this but many similar questions seem to go unanswered. Why is it not possible for Apple to provide a simple way to lock and unlock email on the mac so that others don't have access to it and apps can't access email and contacts. With all the concerns for privacy these days, it seems we should be able to deny access to our email and contact lists with advanced and easy privacy settings. Especially if family members or friends have access to the computer, there should be a better way to just close and password protect or lock access easily without having to log off and on as a different user? Thanks. This seems to have been a recurring question for years!

Not just your email, but all your other files as well -- your entire computer can be protected by setting an option in:
System Preferences > Security ...
... require password after: immediately after sleep or screensaver begins (and you can choose longer time settings off a list as you wish).
When you come back to your Mac, the screensaver does not yield until you enter your password.
Mac OS X 10.6: Locking your computer screen

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