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End-to-End Encryption (E2EE)

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Description

This issue proposes a new specification work item on end to end encryption. The features of this specification should provide a way for client applications to encrypt documents, and share secrets with one another so that user/client application pairs can decrypt documents iff they have access to read a document.

This specification item is being raised following discussions with @niko-ng at the Solid Symposium -- as NextGraph implements a similar solution. @niko-ng you indicated that you have someone who can drive the development of a specification document and example implementations. Could you please identify who that is, their capacity, and whether any support is required for them to deliver a specification item.

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Start with the issue text and the referenced discussions with @niko-ng at the Solid Symposium, including the mention of NextGraph’s similar solution. Review the expected specification document and example implementations; the work is done when the E2EE specification item, examples, responsible contributor, capacity, and support needs are identified.

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Assessment

Domain
cryptography, 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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