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How is data encryption used when transferring files?
Encrypting data as it moves from one device to another is called file transfer encryption. File transfer encryption helps prevent someone, who may be listening or gathering information during a data transfer, from being able to read and understand what’s being transferred.
Is ownCloud encrypted?
ownCloud uses encryption to protect your data when it is not on the ownCloud client or the server. However, it does not encrypt data on your computer or protect you if access to your ownCloud server itself is compromised!
How is data encrypted on owncloud.com?
To encrypt the transmission of data, ownCloud uses an SSL connection for private servers. The data stored on the own server is also fully encrypted. However, ownCloud uses different encryption methods for these two processes – data transfer and storage on the server.
How does ownCloud work as a cloud service?
The ownCloud software is available as a desktop client or an app for various end devices and operating systems. Users can store their files on their own server or a web space via ownCloud. In this way, they retain control over their data, especially when managing sensitive data. The equally well-known cloud storage Nextcloud emerged from ownCloud.
How does in transit encryption work on ownCloud?
In-transit encryption is active by default and by design using HTTPS connections and the latest TLS protocol. Files can be encrypted server-wide and/or End-to-End. At rest, files can be encrypted by master key. When encrypting with a master key, all files are encrypted using just one key pair. This prevents data to be read from storage.
What happens if a file gets corrupted on ownCloud?
If a file gets corrupted at one place the corrupted file gets distributed to other places. The ‘previous files’ and ‘undelete’ functionality of ownCloud is merely meant as a convenience and should never be relied upon as a backup function.