Failed Anonymisation

Professor Martyn Thomas CBE illustrates how easy it is to re-identify individuals even if their data is anonymised.

Subjects
Information Technology Science
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Failed Anonymisation: AOL

Professor Martyn Thomas CBE
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
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Failed Anonymisation: Netflix

Professor Martyn Thomas CBE
Tuesday, 14 June 2016
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Failed Anonymisation: Medical Records in Massachusetts

Professor Martyn Thomas CBE
Tuesday, 14 June 2016

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