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Introduction k-anonymity is a property possessed by certain anonymised data. The term k-anonymity was first introduced by Pierangela Samarati and Latanya Sweeney in a paper published in 1998, although the concept dates to a 1986 paper by Tore Dalenius. k-anonymity is an attempt to solve the problem “Given person-specific field-structured data, produce a release of the data with scientific…

Introduction Data collection or data gathering is the process of gathering and measuring information on targeted variables in an established system, which then enables one to answer relevant questions and evaluate outcomes. Data collection is a research component in all study fields, including physical and social sciences, humanities, and business. While methods vary by discipline, the emphasis…

Introduction Information privacy is the relationship between the collection and dissemination of data, technology, the public expectation of privacy, contextual information norms, and the legal and political issues surrounding them. It is also known as data privacy or data protection. Information Types Various types of personal information often come under privacy concerns. Cable…

Introduction Privacy-enhancing technologies (PET) are technologies that embody fundamental data protection principles by minimising personal data use, maximising data security, and empowering individuals. PETs allow online users to protect the privacy of their personally identifiable information (PII), which is often provided to and handled by services or applications. PETs use techniques to…

Introduction Court: High Court, Queen’s Bench Division. Judge: HHJ Lewis (sitting as a Judge of the High Court). Date of judgment: 31 January 2022. Summary: Data protection – misuse of private information – breach of confidence – negligence – smart devices – Jameel – de minimis – allocation. Download: Download this judgement here. Appearances: Gemma McNeil-Walsh (Defendant). Instructing…