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Paragraph 31 DEFINITIONS OF TERMS IN THIS ANNEX

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“Cryptography” (5) means the discipline which embodies principles, means and methods for the transformation of data in order to hide its information content, prevent its undetected modification or prevent its unauthorized use. “Cryptography” is limited to the transformation of information using one or more secret parameters (e.g., crypto variables) or associated key management.

  • N.B.: “Secret parameter”: a constant or key kept from the knowledge of others or shared only within a group.