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Pseudonymization

Privacy

GDPR Tokenization Data Minimization Anonymization

Replacing your identity with a label.

Definition

Pseudonymization means replacing direct identifiers (like your name) with a code or ID.

In plain English Replacing your identity with a label.

Why this matters

Why it matters: It reduces exposure if data leaks, but it can still be linked back to you with extra information.

Example

Example: Your account is stored as “User 58291” instead of your full name.