Cryptographic process of transforming data (called “plaintext”) into a form (called “ ciphertext ”) that conceals the data’s original meaning to prevent it from being known or used. Encryption provides confidentiality protection.
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Cryptographic process of transforming data (called “plaintext”) into a form (called “ ciphertext ”) that conceals the data’s original meaning to prevent it from being known or used. Encryption provides confidentiality protection.
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Election Security Glossary. (2026). Encryption. In Election Security Glossary. Retrieved August 20, 2026, from https://electionsecurityglossary.com/glossary/encryption
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