I am trying to understand how the data encryption functionality in windows 11 pro protects my files from data theft

[John M012]

I am trying to understand how the data encryption functionality in windows 11 pro protects my files from data theft. At this time I have used the properties function to encrypt the folders and subfolders and files. I also use Microsoft OneDrive for backup functionality. What is unclear to me is that I can email a file to someone and they can read it and I can also back up my file changes to Microsoft OneDrive, yet the files are supposed to be encrypted and only capable of being read on my computer. My concern therefore is that i am doing this incorrectly

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