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I didn't know this but it may be worth passing on. Generally I'm against encryption for no real reason but this is an example where there may be some advantages. I just read this in an article from iMore in relation to transferring data from an old iPhone to a New one:
Even if you don't typically use iTunes, you may want to just to set up your new iPhone faster. If you use an encrypted back up, not only is it stored securely, but many if not all of your passwords will transfer along as well, saving your having to enter them again.
Note: Make sure you're running the most recent version of iTunes before transferring your data.
Plug your old iPhone into your Mac or Windows PC.
Launch iTunes.
Click on the iPhone icon in the menu bar when it appears.
Click on Back Up Now.
Click on Encrypt Backup and add a password.
Backup Apps, if asked.
Even if you don't typically use iTunes, you may want to just to set up your new iPhone faster. If you use an encrypted back up, not only is it stored securely, but many if not all of your passwords will transfer along as well, saving your having to enter them again.
Note: Make sure you're running the most recent version of iTunes before transferring your data.
Plug your old iPhone into your Mac or Windows PC.
Launch iTunes.
Click on the iPhone icon in the menu bar when it appears.
Click on Back Up Now.
Click on Encrypt Backup and add a password.
Backup Apps, if asked.