noun
- the process of removing or hiding the identity of a person or organization, typically to protect privacy
Usage: British English spelling; American English variant is 'anonymization'; commonly used in data protection and privacy contexts
Examples
- The anonymisation of patient records is required by law in many countries.
- Data anonymisation helps protect individuals' privacy in research studies.
- The company implemented anonymisation techniques to safeguard customer information.
- Proper anonymisation ensures that personal data cannot be traced back to specific individuals.
- The survey used anonymisation to encourage honest responses from participants.
- Anonymisation is a key step in preparing datasets for public release.