Wide Word is another collaborative text editing service.

One of the key features in my mind is that all the documents are encrypted using your own private key.

This is an important step for an online service. I’ve been reluctant to use some Web 2.0 services as I’m not excited about the application’s owner being able to see the idea, contacts and associated private information.

Every document in WideWord is completely encrypted using a unique random key generated specifically for this document. I never store this key anywhere on our system but you are the only one who has access to this. What this means is that you do not have to trust us with your private data. You just have to trust your self.

Additionally, the entire application is run over an SSL connection so all communications are encrypted as well. This attention to security and privacy is excellent. The inclusion of a nice API rounds out the offering.

Of interest as well is their preview of Wide Sheet, a Web 2.0 Excel spreadsheet along the lines of Numsum. I’ll keep you posted when I get a peek at it.

Via: Stake Ventures

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