AI & the web
Encryption
Transforming readable information into coded data using a cryptographic method and key.
In everyday use
A connection protects a submitted email address while it travels.
What to keep in mind
Encryption does not make an untrustworthy recipient trustworthy.
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Further reading
Original explanation and example by Perspectism. Further reading may cover the wider subject, rather than this exact wording. Edition updated 7 October 2026.
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