Pseudonymization
IT 위키
Pseudonymization is a technical approach to protecting personal information, involving the substitution of actual identifying information with substitute values or virtual identifiers.
Characteristics[편집 | 원본 편집]
Actual identifying information is retained but replaced with virtual identifiers, enhancing security. For example, real names may be replaced with encrypted codes.
Purpose[편집 | 원본 편집]
Primarily used when there is a need to enhance security while retaining some level of identifiable information. It is commonly applied in fields such as healthcare and research.