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Homomorphic Encryption
Homomorphic encryption is a method that allows computations to be performed directly on encrypted data without decrypting it first. This means that a third party, like a cloud service, can process sensitive information without ever having access to the plain text. The result of the computation remains encrypted and can only be decrypted by the data owner.
In plain terms
It's like having a special glove that lets you manipulate and sculpt clay inside a locked box without ever seeing or touching the clay directly.
Why it matters
It offers a powerful way to preserve data privacy and security when leveraging external computational resources or sharing data.
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