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Encryption Key
Encryption
The “secret” that locks and unlocks encrypted data.
key management
key rotation
client side encryption
Glossary
Privacy terms glossary
Plain-language explanations for encryption, tracking, compliance, and security concepts.
411 terms
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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
Security tools that monitor computers for attacks and help respond.
endpoint security
incident response
malware
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Endpoint Security
Security
Protecting devices like phones and laptops.
malware
patch
sandboxing
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ePrivacy Directive
Privacy
EU rules about cookies and electronic communications.
cookie consent
cookie
consent
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Exploit
Threats
A method to abuse a software flaw.
zero day
patch
sandboxing
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Federated
Networking
A network of connected servers run by different groups.
decentralized
open source
data sovereignty
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Federated Learning
Privacy
Training a model on devices without sending all raw data to a server.
ai data privacy
differential privacy
data minimization
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FERPA
Privacy
A US law that protects student education records.
data minimization
student data
privacy notice
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FHE
Encryption
Short for Fully Homomorphic Encryption: compute on encrypted data.
fully homomorphic encryption
homomorphic encryption
secure multi party computation
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FIDO2
Authentication
A set of standards for secure, passwordless login.
webauthn
passkey
hardware security key
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File Encryption
Encryption
Locking a file so only the key can open it.
data encryption at rest
encryption key
secure storage
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Fingerprinting
Tracking
Identifying you without cookies.
cross site tracking
browser extension
privacy settings
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Firewall
Security
A filter that blocks unwanted network traffic.
web application firewall
network privacy
dns
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First‑Party Isolation
Network Privacy
Keeping each website’s data separate in your browser.
third party cookies
third party tracking
cookie
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First‑Party Tracking
Tracking
Tracking done by the site you’re visiting.
tracking
cookie
analytics
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FISA
Privacy
A US law framework for certain intelligence surveillance.
mass surveillance
patriot act
jurisdiction
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Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE)
Encryption
A type of encryption that lets you compute while data stays encrypted.
homomorphic encryption
fhe
privacy enhancing technologies
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GDPR
Privacy
A major EU privacy law.
dsar
lawful basis
data controller
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Geofencing
Tracking
Actions triggered when you enter or leave a place.
gps
location tracking
mobile permissions
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GPS
Tracking
A system that can pinpoint your location.
location tracking
geofencing
mobile permissions
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Hardened Browser
Privacy
A browser set up to reduce tracking and attacks.
browser extension
fingerprinting
privacy settings
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Hardware Security Key
Authentication
A physical key (USB/NFC) used for secure login.
security key
webauthn
fido2
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Hashing
Encryption
Turning data into a one-way “fingerprint”.
cryptography
password leak
brute force attack