De-anonymization

Deanonymisation (also de- anonymization and re-identification ) is the targeted repeal previously performed anonymization of data. Mostly it is about the allocation of anonymous persons or corporate data. This is determined by the combination of available data, that these are applicable only or with a large probability of a unit. Deanonymisierende persons or organizations are also called data intruder.

Social significance

As part of the new social movements in the censuses in 1983 and 1987 were also due to the risk of de-anonymization criticized (see Census judgment ). A recent problem is the de-anonymization in social networks on the Internet dar. Here is the talk of the transparent man.

Also in the research with genetic data Deanonymisierungen are possible.