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# What Are the Key Distinctions Between Encryption and Masking on the Data Management Page?

The key distinctions between encryption and masking on the Data Management page are as follows:

* On the Data Management page, when you edit a user attribute, the Edit User attribute pop-up window appears. Under **Data Privacy Configuration**, you can find the options for masking and encryption.

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* If the **Encrypt attribute** setting is turned on, the **Mask attribute** setting is enabled automatically. You cannot turn the **Mask attribute** off.
* If the **Encrypt attribute** setting is turned off, the **Mask attribute** setting is turned off by default. You can choose to turn the **Mask attribute** setting on or off independently.
* If only the **Mask attribute** setting is turned on, the data is masked but not encrypted.

For more information, read [Overview - Data Management](/user-guide/settings/data-management/overview-data-management).