No Encryption

This is the system default where data is not encrypted. A Modify password may be optionally added; if added, the Delete... Modify password button will be enabled.

An unencrypted data file contains embedded strings of ASCII text for each response. These strings are readable if someone opens a data file with either a text editor or word processor. In the case where a response contains information that uniquely identifies a subject, such as a social security number, the identity of a respondent could be compromised if a data file falls into the wrong hands.