Best Practices
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Maintaining Privacy in Peer-to-Peer Communication

Maintaining privacy in peer-to-peer (P2P) communication requires robust mechanisms to protect user data and limit exposure. Key best practices include:

  1. End-to-End Encryption: Encrypt all communication to ensure data is inaccessible to intermediaries.
  2. Anonymized Peer Discovery: Use methods that minimize exposure of device metadata to unauthorized parties.
  3. Data Minimization: Share only the essential data required for communication, reducing privacy risks.
  4. User Control: Enable users to manage and control their data-sharing preferences, adhering to privacy regulations.

For more information, see Transports Overview.