Anonymization

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Anonymization VS Pseudonymization: the notion of irreversibility

Anonymization is the only method for removing data from the scope of the RGPD. However, unlike pseudonymization, it must be irreversible. Unfortunately, this notion of irreversibility is a source of frequent confusion between anonymization and pseudonymization, and can expose data controllers to significant penalties. On this subject, the G29 (Group of European Data Protection Authorities) has published...

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Anonymization and RGPD: data masking is not enough

Since the RGPD came into force in May 2018, data anonymization has become unavoidable for a large number of personal data processing operations. Indeed, the principles of the RGPD restrict, and sometimes prohibit, the use of personal data in several scenarios including: using data beyond the legal retention period, or sending data to partners located in non-EU zones.

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