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Google: Default Data Encryption in Next Android Release

Calendar Sep 19, 2014 • User Avatar Anthony Pell
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Google is turning on data encryption by default in the next version of Android, a step that mirrors broad moves in the technology industry to ensure better data security.

Android has been capable of encryption for more than three years, with the keys stored on the device, according to a Google spokesman.

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