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Edexcel ·Computer Science·Cambridge IGCSE Computer Science

Data Compression & Encryption

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Lossy and lossless compression, why files are compressed, and how encryption keeps data secure.

Why compress data

Compression reduces the number of bits needed to store a file. This is done to: save storage space, reduce transmission/download time and use less bandwidth. There are two types: lossless and lossy.

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