Define Anonymization Method

Explanation

This activity is used to define how data will be anonymized. The window allows for separate anonymization of text, dates, and numbers. One of the methods can be selected as a default one. It will be used when no other method is selected for anonymization.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites.

System Effects

As a result of this activity, methods of data anonymization will be defined.

Window

Anonymization Setup

Related Window Descriptions

Anonymization Setup

Procedure

1. Open the Anonymization Setup window and add a new record.
2. In the Method ID, enter the identifier of an anonimization method, e.g., E-Mail, Phone.
3. In the Text Value field enter text that will be used to replace the original text.
4. In the Text Anonymization Mode select how text values will be anonymized.
   Following modes are available:
   • Fixed Value - text from the Text Value field is used to replace the original text value. E.g. if the Text Value is set to ***, and the original text is Moore, it will be changed to ***
   • Replace All Characters - text from the Text Value field is used as a pattern to replace all characters of the original text value. E.g. if the Text Value is set to *, and the original text is Moore, it will be changed to *****
   • Leave First Character - works similar to the Replace All Characters mode but the first letter of the original text value remains unchanged. E.g. if the Text Value is set to *, and the original text is Moore, it will be changed to M****
5. In the Date Value field, you can enter the date that will replace original date values.
6. Select the Default Method chec kbox to pick a method that will be used for personal data that has no other anonymization settings selected.
7. Save your changes.