Specifications

Encryption
Devices use encryption to protect the following:
• Work space data
• Personal space data
• Media card data
Work data
Devices protect work data by encrypting the files stored in the work space. Work space encryption is not optional.
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Personal data
BlackBerry Balance devices can protect personal data by encrypting the files stored in the personal space.
Personal space encryption is optional. You can use the "Personal Space Data Encryption" IT policy rule to turn on
encryption for the personal space on a device.
Users can also turn on personal data encryption using the Device Encryption option in the Security and Privacy settings on
the device.
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Media cards
Devices can protect media card data by encrypting the files stored on media cards.
Media card encryption is optional. You can use the "Media Card Encryption" IT policy rule to turn on media card
encryption.
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