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Hashing
Encryption
Turning data into a one-way “fingerprint”.
Definition
Hashing transforms data into a fixed-length value. Good hashing is one-way: you can’t easily recover the original data from the hash.
In plain English
Turning data into a one-way “fingerprint”.
Why this matters
Why it matters: Passwords are often stored as hashes; weak hashing makes leaks more dangerous.
Example
Example: A website stores password hashes instead of plain passwords.
Apps Using Hashing
Examples of apps that implement or relate to this privacy concept
