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What is Encryption?

A transformation of readable information into data that requires an appropriate key to read. Scope and key ownership matter when evaluating a storage service.

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Quick answer

A transformation of readable information into data that requires an appropriate key to read. Scope and key ownership matter when evaluating a storage service.

Limitation

An encryption claim must explain which files, transfers, backups and recovery paths it covers.

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What does Encryption mean?

A transformation of readable information into data that requires an appropriate key to read. Scope and key ownership matter when evaluating a storage service.

What limitation matters?

An encryption claim must explain which files, transfers, backups and recovery paths it covers.

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