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?
What is pseudonymization, and how does it differ from anonymization?
Anonymization and pseudonymization are two terms often used interchangeably when discussing the protection of sensitive data. While both terms are commonly used to refer to the same process, they represent two entirely different methods of safeguarding data, applied in different ways and situations. So what makes pseudonymization different from anonymization?
Anonymizing, Pseudonymizing, Masking, or De-identifying?
A variety of terms surface when discussing the protection of privacy-sensitive data. Many of these terms raise questions or lead to confusion about their precise meanings. It's high time to shed light on these commonly used concepts!
