encrypt

The encrypt tag encrypts the data collected by its parent widget. Such data is then only visible to users with Superuser or higher system permissions. It is only valid on open-end fields. To users with lower permissions, encrypted fields will show the encrypted or redacted text. The ip_address system field is encrypted by default.

The encrypt tag does not retroactively encrypt data that is already populated, nor does removing the tag make previously encrypted data visible. Encryption happens as the respondent takes they survey. Only a user with Superuser or greater permissions can see encrypted data.

Syntax

To encrypt a field, include the tag and set the value to 'y'.

encrypt: y

Example

1. What is your first and last name?
type: text
encrypt: y

2. What is your email address?
type: text
datatype: email
encrypt: y