Does error correction in QR codes mean the data is encrypted?

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Does error correction in QR codes mean the data is encrypted?
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No, error correction in QR codes is not the same as encryption. Error correction adds redundancy to ensure data integrity and recoverability from damage. Encryption is a process of encoding data to prevent unauthorized access, which is a separate security feature not inherent to QR code error correction.