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# SecEncryptTransformGetTypeID()

Returns the unique identifier of the opaque type to which an encryption transform belongs.

```
func SecEncryptTransformGetTypeID() -> CFTypeID
```

## Return Value

A value that identifies the opaque type of a [`SecTransform`](/documentation/Security/SecTransform) object meant for encryption.

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