Difference between encoding and encryption

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Pankaj Agarwal picture Pankaj Agarwal · Jan 11, 2011 · Viewed 85.2k times · Source

What is the difference between encoding and encryption?

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Sachin Shanbhag picture Sachin Shanbhag · Jan 11, 2011

Encoding transforms data into another format using a scheme that is publicly available so that it can easily be reversed.

Encryption transforms data into another format in such a way that only specific individual(s) can reverse the transformation.

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Encoding is for maintaining data usability and uses schemes that are publicly available.

Encryption is for maintaining data confidentiality and thus the ability to reverse the transformation (keys) are limited to certain people.

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