Ensuring privacy in the digital age: an algorithmic approach to data de-identification and re-identification risks
Keywords:
personal data, anonymization, data protection, data depersonalization, data de-identification, re-identificationAbstract
This paper examines the fundamental properties of personal data and explores anonymization as a strategic approach to safeguarding privacy. It outlines the stages involved in de-identifying personal data, investigates the vulnerabilities and lead to re-identification, and analyzes the motivations behind such attacks. Additionally, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the entire lifecycle of personal data, including its collection, processing and anonymization techniques.
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