depersonalization
- noun
- /ˌdiːpɜːrsənəlaɪˈzeɪʃən/
- Specialized
- Many regulations require depersonalization of health records before they are released publicly.
Examples
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Before sharing research data, the team applied depersonalization to remove direct identifiers.
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The depersonalization of sensitive data is crucial for privacy.
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The firm performed depersonalization on its customer database to protect users' privacy.
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The process of depersonalization helps protect individual identities.
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The team focused on depersonalization of the data to ensure the privacy of the individuals involved.
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By implementing depersonalization, we can share valuable information without compromising personal identities.
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The researchers emphasized the importance of depersonalization in their report to protect sensitive information.
Compounds
- Specialized
A long feeling of not being real and watching yourself from outside
- Archaic
A long-lasting feeling of being detached from yourself and from who you are, often with numb emotions
How Identifiable
- Specialized
- Specialized
Surface Forms
Morphology
depersonalization = depersonalize (transparent) = de + person + al + ize + ation
The noun is a regular and fully compositional formation from the verb 'depersonalize' with '-ation'.
Etymology
Depersonalization comes from the parts de- 'remove' and person, so it can mean 'remove personal information'. That's why it is used for the process of hiding names and other details in data so people cannot be identified.