Anonymization
Also known as: anonymise · de-identification
Anonymization removes or transforms identifiers so data can’t be re-linked to a person.
- Replace names, emails, IDs with tokens.
- Generalize specifics (city → region).
- A step before feeding data to models or sharing it.
The caveat: true anonymization is hard — quasi-identifiers can re-identify. For strong guarantees, pair it with pseudonymization and access controls.