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Section 8(5); security practiceSecurity & Safeguards
Encryption in Transit
Encryption in transit protects information while it travels between systems and users.
Meaning and legal context
TLS configuration, certificate validation and internal transport security reduce interception risk. DPDP does not universally require TLS 1.3 as the only permitted protocol.
Practical application
Inventory connections and remove insecure transport paths.
Related concepts
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