Internet Governance Glossary
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2.39 Encryption
Scrambling of electronic documents (for instance by using cryptography techniques) and communication into an unreadable format which can be read only through the use of a decryption software.
Note:
Traditionally, governments were the only players who had the power and the know-how to develop and deploy powerful encryption in their military and diplomatic communications.
Arabic: 2.39 التعمية