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EU AI Act
Privacy
EU regulation establishing a risk-based framework for AI governance.
ai data privacy
ai privacy risk
gdpr
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
14 terms
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Data Encryption at Rest
Encryption
Storage-layer encryption with key control.
secure storage
file encryption
cloud encryption
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Data Encryption in Transit
Encryption
Transport-layer confidentiality and integrity.
data in transit
tls
https
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E2EE
Encryption
Abbreviation for end-to-end encryption; ensures confidentiality between endpoints.
metadata
secure messaging
zero knowledge
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ECPA
Privacy
US Electronic Communications Privacy Act regulating access to stored and transmitted communications.
lawful basis
jurisdiction
metadata
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Email Forwarding
Privacy
Automatic redirection of inbound mail from one address/mailbox to another; often used for aliasing.
alias
disposable email
phishing
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Email Tracking
Tracking
Use of beacons and tagged URLs to log opens, clicks, and associated metadata.
tracking pixel
metadata
privacy settings
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Encryption
Encryption
Cryptographic transform providing confidentiality.
data encryption in transit
data encryption at rest
encryption key
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Encryption Key
Encryption
Cryptographic parameter enabling encryption/decryption.
key management
key rotation
client side encryption
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End-to-End Encryption
Encryption
It's like whispering a secret that only your friend can hear — not even the phone or app knows what you said.
zero knowledge
metadata
vpn
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Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR)
Security
Endpoint telemetry + detection + response tooling for threat hunting, containment, and remediation.
endpoint security
incident response
malware
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Endpoint Security
Security
Controls to protect endpoints from compromise and data loss.
malware
patch
sandboxing
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ePrivacy Directive
Privacy
EU directive governing confidentiality of communications and cookie consent rules.
cookie consent
cookie
consent
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Exploit
Threats
Code or technique that leverages a vulnerability to achieve impact.
zero day
patch
sandboxing