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3.9 IG2

Control 3 / Data Protection

Encrypt Data on Removable Media

Think of it likeLocking important documents in a briefcase before taking them out of the house.

In plain English

The family encrypts data on any removable media, such as USB drives, to protect it if the media is lost or stolen.

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