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Zero‑Knowledge

Encryption

The provider can’t see your data.

Definition

“Zero‑knowledge” usually means a service is designed so the company can’t read your content because it doesn’t have the keys.

In plain English The provider can’t see your data.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It limits what the provider can share, leak, or hand over if forced.

Example

Example: A cloud drive that can’t decrypt your files on its servers.