Encryption Key
/ɪnˈkrɪpʃən ki/
Definitions
- (n.) A cryptographic key used to encode or decode data to protect its confidentiality in legal and technological contexts.
The court ordered the disclosure of the encryption key to access the encrypted evidence.
Forms
- encryption key
- encryption keys
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Commentary
In legal drafting, specify the type and control of encryption keys due to their importance in data security and compliance.
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