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Encrypting data on your device before it’s uploaded.

Definition

Client‑side encryption means your phone or computer encrypts data before sending it to a server, so the server stores ciphertext.

In plain English Encrypting data on your device before it’s uploaded.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It can reduce what the provider can read, leak, or share.

Example

Example: Your files are encrypted locally before they go to cloud storage.