Are pages sent through a secure website stored in temporary internet files?

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Yes, information from Secure Website is (sometimes) stored in Temporary Internet Files.

Secure Websites encrypt data that is being transferred accross the web, therefore if, for example, your credit card details are entered into a website these details will be encrypted to ensure that the data is protected if it is intercepted.

However when viewing information in a Secure Website the browser does (sometimes) still cache the files and these can be accessed via the Temporary Internet Files.

You will find that companies that offer Secure Websites will recommend that you clear your browser history after using their services.

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