Secret Key

/ˈsiːkrɪt kiː/

Definitions

  1. (n.) A confidential cryptographic key used to encrypt and decrypt information, ensuring data security and privacy in legal and digital transactions.
    The parties exchanged a secret key to secure their confidential communications.

Forms

  • secret key
  • secret keys

Commentary

In legal contexts, a secret key is fundamental in digital evidence protection and compliance with data privacy laws.

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