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Paper 1 structured question: Encryption

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A company transmits customer data over the internet.

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Encryption in Data Transmission

The company uses encryption to protect customer data during transmission.

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    Explain how encryption helps in protecting customer data during transmission.

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Importance of Encryption

Encryption is used to secure sensitive information during transmission over the internet.

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    State the main purpose of encryption in data transmission.

    Aim for approximately 1 distinct marking point.

    [1]