4 things to know about encryption

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4 things to know about encryption

Four main points that will come in handy:

This is a method of protecting data from people you don’t want to see it.

When your data is encrypted, even if an unauthorized person gains access to it, they will not be able to read it.

All devices all have built-in software.
Android: Settings > Security > Encrypt Phone
iPhone: Settings > Touch ID & Passcode > Turn Passcode On

When storing something particularly sensitive that contains personal details like your social insurance number.

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