lock (U+1f512)

The "🔒" emoji depicts a lock, often used to represent security, protection, or privacy in digital communication. It can indicate that a message, account, or file is locked and requires a password or key to access. Additionally, it may symbolize the concept of something being sealed or kept secret. This emoji is commonly used in social media and messaging apps to express a desire for privacy or to highlight the confidentiality of a conversation.