= Opal Storage Specification
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The Opal Storage Specification is a technical standard developed for the protection of data on storage devices, primarily focusing on solid-state drives (SSDs) and hard disk drives (HDDs). It is part of a broader initiative aimed at enhancing data security, especially for sensitive information on devices that could be lost or stolen. Opal defines a set of features and capabilities for implementing full-disk encryption and various security protocols.
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