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Encryption

Encryption

Encryption in Transit Encryption at Rest Encryption Key

Turning readable data into scrambled data.

Definition

Encryption protects information by transforming it into unreadable text unless you have the right key.

In plain English Turning readable data into scrambled data.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It helps keep private data safe if someone intercepts it or steals a device.

Example

Example: An encrypted message looks like random characters without the key.

Apps Using Encryption

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Element logo

Element

Privacy Score: 82

Element is a private messaging with end-to-end encryption. It helps you keep more control over yo...

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Briar logo

Briar

Privacy Score: 87

Briar is a private messaging with end-to-end encryption. It helps you keep more control over your...

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IVPN logo

IVPN

Privacy Score: 91

IVPN is a vpn service to hide your ip address and encrypt your traffic. It helps you keep more co...

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Brave Browser logo

Brave Browser

Privacy Score: 71

Brave is a web browser that blocks many ads and trackers automatically, so websites collect less ...

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Mullvad VPN logo

Mullvad VPN

Privacy Score: 92

Mullvad VPN is a vpn service to hide your ip address and encrypt your traffic. It helps you keep ...

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Proton Mail logo

Proton Mail

Privacy Score: 88

Proton Mail is a privacy-focused email service with strong encryption options. It helps you keep ...

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