... prevents sensitive information from reaching the wrong people, while making sure that the right people can in fact get it. A good example is an account number or routing number when banking online. Data  encryption  is a common method of ensuring confidentiality. User IDs and  passwords  constitute a standard procedure;  two-factor authentication  is becoming the norm and  biometric verification is an option as well ... ...

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