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EU AI Act
Privacy
A European law that sets rules for AI systems.
ai data privacy
ai privacy risk
gdpr
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
14 terms
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Encryption at Rest
Encryption
Scrambling data while it’s stored.
secure storage
file encryption
cloud encryption
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Encryption in Transit
Encryption
Scrambling data while it travels.
data in transit
tls
https
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E2EE
Encryption
Short for End‑to‑End Encryption.
metadata
secure messaging
zero knowledge
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ECPA
Privacy
A US law about electronic communications privacy.
lawful basis
jurisdiction
metadata
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Email Forwarding
Privacy
Using one email address that sends messages to another inbox.
alias
disposable email
phishing
✉️
Email Tracking
Tracking
Tracking when you open an email or click a link.
tracking pixel
metadata
privacy settings
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Encryption
Encryption
Turning readable data into scrambled data.
data encryption in transit
data encryption at rest
encryption key
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Encryption Key
Encryption
The “secret” that locks and unlocks encrypted data.
key management
key rotation
client side encryption
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End-to-End Encryption
Encryption
It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.
zero knowledge
metadata
vpn
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Security
Security tools that monitor computers for attacks and help respond.
endpoint security
incident response
malware
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Endpoint Security
Security
Protecting devices like phones and laptops.
malware
patch
sandboxing
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ePrivacy Directive
Privacy
EU rules about cookies and electronic communications.
cookie consent
cookie
consent
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Exploit
Threats
A method to abuse a software flaw.
zero day
patch
sandboxing