In the context of digital file sharing and media archiving, the "x264" tag on a release (often labeled as Vie.Privee.2024.FRENCH.720p.WEB-DL.x264-DeAL or similar) refers to the video compression codec used.
If you are searching for true privacy (vie privée) in video encoding, legitimate methods exist that do not involve the x264 release group: vie privée x264
Why does the group use x264 instead of x265 (HEVC) or AV1? In the context of digital file sharing and