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+# private-photo
+An Android app to keep photos encrypted.
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+Uses a password to derive an encryption/decryption key. 
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+Designed to be able to have separate passwords for each photo.
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+Photos do not go anywhere outside the app and are saved encrypted with AES-256/CBS thus are not visible in the Gallery or any other app.
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+Essential minimum of permissions are required (only Camera at the moment).