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Section 2(t); identifiabilityCore Concepts
Anonymised data
Anonymised data no longer identifies an individual by or in relation to the data, considering realistic re-identification possibilities.
Meaning and legal context
Removing names alone is insufficient if other fields or linked datasets reconnect records to people. Pseudonymised information generally remains personal data when the link can be restored.
Practical application
Test indirect identifiers and document re-identification risks.
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