Anonymization
Techniques that remove or obscure identifying details so individuals can’t be easily linked to sensitive data.
What This Really Means
Commonly described as deciding what information is shared and how it’s protected.
It tends to shift with sensitivity of the topic, audience, and consent.
Examples
Removing names and contact details from notes
Summarizing responses so individuals can’t be singled out
Summarizing responses so individuals can’t be singled out
Common Misunderstandings
Tap each myth to reveal the reality
Anonymization does not mean impossible to identify, and it refers to techniques that remove or obscure identifying details so individuals can’t be easily linked to sensitive data.
Privacy doesn’t matter if data can feel like ‘helpful’ sometimes, but Anonymization refers to techniques that remove or obscure identifying details so individuals can’t be easily linked to sensitive data.
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Inside LoveIQ
We identify patterns related to Anonymization by analyzing responses in our assessment modules, helping you understand your unique relationship dynamics.
Sample visualization of a gap metric.
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