Homomorphic Encryption

A cryptographic[1] technique that enables computations on encrypted data[4] without decrypting it, preserving data privacy[2] and security[3].

Defined Terms
1. cryptographic.

Relating to the use of cryptographic techniques, such as encryption and decryption, to secure data and transactions. Cryptographic hashes Unique digital representations of data generated using cryptographic algorithms, commonly used for data integrity verification and security.

2. data privacy.

"Governs how the data is collected, shared and used. It deals with the ability and legality an organization or individual has to determine what data in a computer system can be shared with third parties, both internally and externally, if data can legally be collected or stored, and regulatory restrictions such as GDPR and HIPAA."

3. security.

The protection of information assets through the use of technology, processes, and training.

4. data.

Numbers, characters, or images in a form which can be assessed by a human or (especially) input into a computer, stored and processed.

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