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The truth about anonymized data
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Quote: Many companies that handle personal information reassure their users by saying that all the data is “anonymized.” If you don’t know any better, that sounds reassuring.

However, the method most companies use to anonymize data and the size of modern databases make it easy for attackers to re-identify individuals. 

From medical records to cell phone data sets, it only takes about a dozen pieces of information to find the person behind each “anonymous” record.

Part of our mission at Proton is to make sure people understand the privacy risks of sharing data. Maintaining your data security means sharing your data only with trustworthy organizations that are clear about what data they collect and what they do with it.
 
Everyone leaves a trace


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