anonymized; anonymizing. transitive verb. : to remove identifying information from (something, such as computer data) so that the original source cannot be known : to make (something) anonymous. There's an incredible amount of data in your travel profile.
Why do we anonymize data?
Data anonymization refers to the method of preserving private or confidential information by deleting or encoding identifiers that link individuals to the stored data. It is done to protect the private activity of an individual or a corporation while preserving the credibility of the data collected and exchanged.
What is a synonym for anonymize?
quotations ▼synonyms ▲ Synonyms: deidentify, depersonalize.