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Link(s): https://ico.org.uk/about-the-ico/ico-and-stakeholder-consultations/ico-call-for-views-anonymisation-pseudonymisation-and-privacy-enhancing-technologies-guidance/ https://ico.org.uk/media/about-the-ico/consultations/2619862/anonymisation-intro-and-first-chapter.pdf

Context

The ICO is calling for views on the first draft chapter of its draft guidance on Anonymisation, pseudonymisation and privacy enhancing technologies.

The ICO opened the consultation on 28 May 2021 and is set to close it on 28 November 2021.

This first draft chapter, Introduction to anonymisation, defines anonymisation and pseudonymisation. It explores the legal, policy and governance issues around the application of anonymisation and pseudonymisation in the context of data protection law.

Key points to note

• This first draft chapter of the guidance, examines:
  1. when personal data can be considered anonymised,
  2. if it is possible to anonymise data adequately to reduce risks and,
  3. what the benefits of anonymisation and pseudonymisation might be.
• This call for views is the first stage in the process and the ICO will consult on the full draft guidance in the autumn.
• Feedback can be provided to the ICO directly by emailing anonymisation@ico.org.uk.

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