Anonymisation is the process where a client or customers identity is protected by removing or changing personal information so that they cant be identified. This often includes details like names, addresses, dates of birth, phone numbers or anything that could be linked back to the person.
It is often used when organisations need to use or share data without exposing the private information of these people. An example could be when a company is preparing for a migration and to aid development or help with the testing, using the clients data but without the personal information would be an ideal scenario as they will be able to copy the exact amount of data being migrated. The main aim is to keep peoples information safe whilst still allowing the data to be useful.
It is often used when organisations need to use or share data without exposing the private information of these people. An example could be when a company is preparing for a migration and to aid development or help with the testing, using the clients data but without the personal information would be an ideal scenario as they will be able to copy the exact amount of data being migrated. The main aim is to keep peoples information safe whilst still allowing the data to be useful.
