[1] Client-side encryption features an encryption key that is not available to the service provider, making it difficult or impossible for service providers to decrypt hosted data.
Client-side encryption allows for the creation of applications whose providers cannot access the data its users have stored, thus offering a high level of privacy.
Client-side encryption seeks to eliminate the potential for data to be viewed by service providers (or third parties that compel service providers to deliver access to data), client-side encryption ensures that data and files that are stored in the cloud can only be viewed on the client-side of the exchange.
This prevents data loss and the unauthorized disclosure of private or personal files, providing increased peace of mind for its users.
[1] Current recommendations by industry professionals as well as academic scholars offer great vocal support for developers to include client-side encryption to protect the confidentiality and integrity of information.