rubyforgood / rubyforgood/human-essentials

Consider in-db encryption of sensitive data

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Description

sensitive data may be limited to phone and email data

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Research direction

No files, tests, or entry points are named. First clarify whether phone and email are the only sensitive fields, which in-database encryption approach is intended, and what the acceptance criteria are; done should be a decided, testable scope.

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Assessment

Tech stack
ruby
Domain
databases, security
Issue type
Feature
Difficulty
5/5
Estimated time
Over a week
Activity status
Quiet
Clarity
Needs clarification
Newbie friendliness
25/100

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