Systems and methods for de-identification of personal data

Details Systems and methods for de-identification of personal data Systems and methods for de-identification of personal data

2008-08-13

2011-11-29

Ly, Cheyne (Department: 2168)

Data processing: financial, business practice, management, or co

Automated electrical financial or business practice or...

C707S721000, C707S741000, C707S781000, C707S803000

Reexamination Certificate

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08069053

ABSTRACT:
According to some embodiments, original data is retrieved from an original data source. The original data may be automatically searched for potential personal information, such as a person's name, address, or Social Security number. An obfuscation method may be selected from a plurality of potential obfuscation methods. The potential personal information in the original data may then be automatically replaced with fictional data in accordance with the selected obfuscation method.

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