Matrix code for encrypting, storing, and transmitting data

A computer uses a matrix code for secure transmission of information. To use the matrix code, the computer receives a scan of the matrix code and identifies a first mask within a data area of ​​the matrix code, wherein the first mask includes public user data, and identifies a second mask within the data area of ​​the matrix code, wherein the second mask includes private user data , The computer decodes the public data and the private user data from the matrix code and decrypts one or both of the public data and the private user data. The computer also removes a distortion operation from the second mask, wherein the removing of the distortion operation includes reversing a conversion, rotation, skew, tilt, reflection or projection operation.