Four applications where anonymizing can play a role
When it comes to protecting privacy-sensitive data through anonymizing, we often think of situations where this data is ultimately used for research or analysis purposes. However, there are more applications where anonymizing can play a crucial role. We've outlined the four most common applications for you!
What is anonymizing and how do you apply it?
Anonymizing is one of the most secure methods to safeguard sensitive data. Personal data that is adequately anonymized no longer falls under the regulations of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), allowing you to use it for any purpose. But what exactly is anonymization, and how do you ensure that personal data is sufficiently anonymized?
Privacy by Design & Default
The concepts of Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default are often terms mentioned in the context of software development. However, these terms are not only applicable to software development but also play a role in processes and behavior. Privacy by Design and Privacy by Default are often mentioned together, which is not surprising as both terms are closely related. However, they have distinct meanings. Let's start by exploring what Privacy by Design entails, and you'll see that Privacy by Default naturally becomes part of the Privacy by Design philosophy.
