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* [[#Email is probably not the most secure choice, so consider alternatives|Email is probably not the most secure choice, so consider alternatives]] | * [[#Email is probably not the most secure choice, so consider alternatives|Email is probably not the most secure choice, so consider alternatives]] | ||
+ | * [[#Consider a client portal|Consider a client portal]] | ||
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* [[#Instant message or SMS-like apps|Instant message or SMS-like apps]] | * [[#Instant message or SMS-like apps|Instant message or SMS-like apps]] | ||
+ | * [[#Matrix / Element (used to be called Riot.im)|Matrix / Element (used to be called Riot.im)]] | ||
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While the solutions here offer strong security, they lack (by design) some of the features which make email so popular and useful. For example, the ability to forward a message chain to someone, or to create " | While the solutions here offer strong security, they lack (by design) some of the features which make email so popular and useful. For example, the ability to forward a message chain to someone, or to create " | ||
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+ | ====Consider a client portal==== | ||
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+ | Some practice management systems include a client portal: an online system where you can send and receive messages, and drop off (and perhaps receive) documents for clients. | ||
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+ | Some [[#Ways of sharing large or sensitive files|file transfer tools]] offer similar functionality, | ||
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+ | Before relying on this, you'll want to make sure it offers appropriate security for your needs, especially if it is hosted by a third party, who might have access to your privileged messages and documents. | ||
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+ | As with any software, if you do make use of a practice management system and a client portal, make sure you, and your clients, [[cloud# | ||
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+ | ====End-to-end encryption may not protect you from a compromised device==== | ||
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+ | End-to-end encryption is a method of securing communications, | ||
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+ | This can be contrasted with the [[email# | ||
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+ | While end-to-end encryption protects against some infrastructure access or compromises, | ||
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+ | > The implant also has access to the user's keychain, which contains passwords, as well as the databases of various end-to-end encrypted messaging apps, such as Telegram, WhatsApp, and iMessage, Beer's post continues. ([[https:// | ||
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+ | End-to-end encryption remains valuable, but you need to [[securing_your_computer|protect the device you are using]] for those communications. For example, [[securing_your_computer# | ||
====Instant message or SMS-like apps ==== | ====Instant message or SMS-like apps ==== | ||
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Unlike email, none of these are interoperable, | Unlike email, none of these are interoperable, | ||
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+ | ====Matrix / Element (used to be called Riot.im) ==== | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | It offers text-based chats between individuals and groups, as well as file transfer, and voice and video calls. | ||
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+ | It offers end-to-end encryption across devices, mobile phones and web interface, allowing for easy synchronisation of the encryption keys through QR codes or emoji. | ||
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+ | You can run your own server, if you wish (a bit like email), or else you can sign up to someone else's server, such as the project' | ||
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+ | You do not need a phone number to sign up. | ||
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====Signal=== | ====Signal=== |
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