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End-to-End Encryption

Encryption

VPN (Virtual Private Network) Zero‑Knowledge (Architecture) Metadata

It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.

Definition

A method of securing data where only the sender and the intended recipient can read the message — not even the service provider has access.

In plain English It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.

Why this matters

Why it matters: End-to-End Encryption (E2EE) protects your privacy from hackers, governments, and even the companies that provide your apps.

Example

Example: Signal, WhatsApp, and ProtonMail use E2EE to protect messages from anyone else reading them.

Apps Using End-to-End Encryption

Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept

Element logo

Element

Privacy Score: 82

Element offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the messaging space, with a stronger focus on d...

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Briar logo

Briar

Privacy Score: 87

Briar offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the messaging space, with a stronger focus on dat...

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Filen logo

Filen

Privacy Score: 83

Filen offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focus on...

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MEGA logo

MEGA

Privacy Score: 74

MEGA offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focus on ...

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Nextcloud logo

Nextcloud

Privacy Score: 85

Nextcloud offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the cloud storage space, with a stronger focu...

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Immich logo

Immich

Privacy Score: 88

Immich offers a privacy-conscious alternative in the photos space, with a stronger focus on data ...

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