Locked with pen emoji meaning

The locked with pen emoji shows a padlock paired with a pen, symbolizing privacy, security, and the idea of signing something important or granting permission. It is often used in conversations about protecting sensitive information, completing official documents, or emphasizing the need for authorization. This emoji highlights a sense of caution or confidentiality and is popular when discussing topics related to contracts, passwords, or personal data. It helps convey the importance of keeping things secure or ensuring proper approval is given.

The locked with pen emoji is also known as Privacy Emoji.

The locked with pen emoji was approved in Unicode 6.0 and added in Emoji 1.0, see related proposal L2/09026