De-Identification

Removing any identifying information from a users’ data that is collected during a research study

Why it matters

Research runs on trust: people share honestly because the data cannot walk back to them. It is also the law in much of the world — GDPR-class rules treat identifiable research data as a liability, not an asset.

Related terms

Research Study
Research
Quantitative research
Design Research
Diary Study

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