TechnologyJuly 16, 2026

anonymization

/əˌnɒn.ɪ.maɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

Definition

The process of removing or modifying personally identifiable information from data, such as faces in video footage, to ensure privacy and security.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'anonymos' (nameless) combined with the suffix '-ize' (to make) and '-ation' (the process of). It evolved in modern English as a technical term to describe the standard practice of rendering data untraceable to a specific individual.

In the news

The article mentions Deeping Source's video anonymization solution as a key technology for ensuring AI data security. This reflects the importance of protecting sensitive visual information in industrial AI applications.

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