Privacy and security term Updated 2026-07-15
What Is End-to-End Encryption in a Personal Knowledge Base?
Define end-to-end encryption for personal notes and explain how infolio encrypted vaults protect passwords, keys, IDs, and private records.
Why it matters
Personal knowledge bases often collect passwords, accounts, IDs, contracts, and key hints. Those records need a different boundary from ordinary notes.
In the infolio context
infolio encrypts synced page content and attachments before uploading them. The sync key derives from account authorization data. Password vaults also use device authentication.
Examples
- Store API keys, test accounts, and recovery codes in vaults.
- Separate IDs, contracts, and private records from normal documents.
- Move sensitive records into vaults before syncing.
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FAQ
Does encryption replace device security?
No. Encryption reduces plaintext exposure, but device access, accounts, passwords, and recovery paths still need protection.
What does infolio encrypt before sync uploads?
The app encrypts synced page content and attachments before uploading them.