Terminal 3

Terminal 3 is revolutionizing data privacy and digital identity with decentralized and privacy enhancing technologies.

FAQ

How is my data secure when being queried by companies?

When we need to retrieve or “query” the data, we again use a secure HTTPS connection. Queries are done on encrypted data using structured encryption (STE). In addition, we provide zero-knowledge (ZK) proofs that data has not been tampered with.

Do you encrypt data at rest?

We securely store user data encrypted (”at rest”). Because our storage system is based on IPFS, the encrypted data is stored in atomised blocks, and referenced by a digital fingerprint (”CID”), making the data tamper-proof and immutable.

How does Terminal 3 encrypt data in-transit?

When a user sends information to our system, we make sure it is secure. First, the user’s key encrypts their data client-side. Then, encrypted data is transferred over a secure HTTPS connection, preventing the data from being stolen or modified.

Where can I find information about Terminal 3's uptime and downtimes?

Find our status page at status.terminal3.io.

What is Terminal 3's encryption scheme?

We use symmetric key encryption (AES-GCM). Keys are encrypted to the Lit Network’s BLS public key. The BLS private key shares are used by the nodes to decrypt.

Want to report a potential security issue?

For any security issues, you can choose to report them anonymously to our Anonymous Whistleblower Form or email privacy@terminal3.io.

Do you support Single Sign-On (SSO)?

Sign In with Terminal 3 is a convenient way for enterprises to create accounts secured by Terminal 3 while authenticating with their own proprietary application. Currently available for web, it is based on the OpenID Connect protocol (Authorization Code Flow) to allow your system to verify the identity of users and to securely access publicly-available user profile data.

Where are your servers located?

Terminal 3 stores all personally identifiable information (PII) on the InterPlanetary File System (IPFS), a decentralized, peer-to-peer file storage and sharing protocol. It enables users to store and access data in a distributed network, eliminating the reliance on centralized servers.

IPFS operates on a distributed network of nodes where each participant can store and serve files. Learn more about how IPFS keeps your files safe.