> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.debio.network/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.debio.network/complete-guidelines/genetic-analyst-guideline/upload-and-encrypt-data.md). # Upload & Encrypt Data In order to protect the confidentiality of digital data either stored on transmitted through a network like the internet, the encryption data process will help to take plain text into an unreadable format - called “ciphertext”. So that other people will not be able to read the data as Genetic Analyst use an encryption algorithm. Data is encrypted to securely protect data that anyone else cannot access. During the upload of the result, encryption is done by the Genetic Analyst. To unlock the result, both the Customer and the Genetic Analyst need to use a “secret” encryption key. When the intended Customer accesses the data, the information will be translated back to its original form. This is called decryption. **The larger the data, the longer encryption takes** since it is required to read, encrypt, and transform to unreadable forms. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter: ``` GET https://docs.debio.network/complete-guidelines/genetic-analyst-guideline/upload-and-encrypt-data.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.