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❓ What is Protected Data? ​

Protected Data refers to any data encrypted using the iExec Data Protector tool. This end-to-end encryption solution enables users to protect, manage and monetize their data within the Web3 ecosystem.

Unlike standard datasets, Protected Data exposes its data types on-chain (for example, indicating that it contains an email address or a photo). This allows anyone to identify entries with the corresponding types.

Key Concepts ​

πŸ‘‘ Data Governance ​

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You own your data: The original data never leaves your control
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Granular permissions: Decide who can access and use your data
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Revocable access: Grant and revoke permissions at any time

πŸ”’ Privacy-preserving Computation ​

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Encrypted Processing: Maintains a complete chain of trust.
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TEE (Trusted Execution Environment): Secure enclaves protect data during processing
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Secret storage: Secrets stored in a TEE database.

πŸ’° Monetization ​

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Data marketplaces: Sell access to your protected data
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Usage tracking: Monitor how your data is being used
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Fair compensation: Get paid for data usage

How it Works ​

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Protect: Encrypt and register your data on the iExec network
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Share: Authorize specific users and applications to access your data
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Monitor: Track usage and maintain control
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Monetize: Earn from your data while keeping it private
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Compute: Authorized users can compute on your data with the authorized iApps

Use Cases ​

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Personal Data

  • Health records
  • Financial data
  • Personal preferences
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Business Intelligence

  • Market research
  • Customer analytics
  • Proprietary datasets
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AI Training

  • Training models without exposing sensitive data
  • Federated learning
  • Privacy-preserving ML
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Research

  • Collaborative research with privacy guarantees
  • Cross-institutional studies
  • Clinical trial data

Ready to protect your data? Start with our DataProtector guides and learn how to secure your sensitive information while unlocking its value.

Next Steps ​

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