Anonymization

Anonymization involves the process of rendering personal information entirely absent, creating a state where individuals cannot be identified.

Characteristics

It often entails complete removal of all personally identifiable information or aggregating data in a way that makes specific individuals indistinguishable.

Purpose

Mainly employed to protect sensitive personal information and share data with third parties, aiming to virtually eliminate the identifiability of the data.

See Also

• De-identification
• Pseudonymization