Anonymization

Anonymization involves removing or altering personally identifiable information (PII) to protect privacy:

• PII Removal: Process of removing or altering PII like names and addresses.
• Preserving Utility: Maintaining data's usefulness for analysis while ensuring anonymity.
• Reversible vs. Irreversible: Can be reversible (pseudonymization) or irreversible (de-identification).
• Ethical Considerations: Ensuring data can't be re-identified for privacy reasons.
• Data Sharing: Enables safe sharing with researchers without compromising privacy.
• Compliance: Supports compliance with regulations like GDPR.