Which is true about encrypted fields?

A. A custom field can be converted to an encrypted field.
B. They are available in Validation Rules or Apex Scripts even if the user is not having the permission "View Encrypted Data".
C. Encrypted fields can be converted to other field types.
D. In Email Templates, if an encrypted field needs to be displayed without the mask character, the User who receives the email should have the View Encrypted Data permission.

Suggest answer: B

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