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What is data encryption: features and how does it work?<\/span><\/h1>\n

Data encryption is a fundamental security practice to protect digital information<\/a> and ensure its integrity and privacy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Data encryption: definition<\/h2>\n

Data encryption is the process of transforming readable information (plaintext) into an encoded format (cipher text) that can only be read by those in possession of a specific decryption key<\/strong>. This process ensures that data is inaccessible to unauthorised persons, thus protecting the confidentiality and integrity of the information. Its importance lies in several key aspects that ensure data integrity, availability and confidentiality<\/strong>: <\/p>\n