approveddataencoding

noun
UK /əˈpruːvd ˈdeɪtə ɪnˈkəʊdɪŋ/
US /əˈpruːvd ˈdeɪtə ɪnˈkoʊdɪŋ/

A special way to turn information into a code that people agree is safe to use.

The app uses approveddataencoding so the messages stay secret.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. A rule set that says how data must be written so computers can read it correctly.

The team followed approveddataencoding when saving the files.

3. A method that has passed a safety check before being used with private information.

Only approveddataencoding is allowed for health records.

4. The process of changing words or numbers into a protected pattern that is officially accepted.

Approveddataencoding keeps the game scores from being changed.