Characterising and Categorising Anonymization Techniques: A Literature-Based Approach

Andrea Fieschi, Andrea Fieschi, Pascal Hirmer, Christoph Stach, Bernhard Mitschang

2025

Abstract

Anonymization plays a crucial role in protecting personal data and ensuring information security. However, selecting the appropriate anonymization technique is a challenging task for developers, data scientists, and security practitioners due to the vast array of techniques available in both research and practice. This paper aims to assist users by offering a method for structuring a framework that helps them make informed decisions about the most appropriate anonymization techniques for their specific use cases. To achieve this, we first conduct a systematic literature review following the PRISMA guidelines to capture the current state of the art in anonymization techniques. Based on the findings from this review, we propose a conceptual organisation of anonymization techniques, designed to help users navigate the complex landscape of anonymization and choose techniques that align with their security requirements.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Fieschi A., Hirmer P., Stach C. and Mitschang B. (2025). Characterising and Categorising Anonymization Techniques: A Literature-Based Approach. In Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 1: ICISSP; ISBN 978-989-758-735-1, SciTePress, pages 107-118. DOI: 10.5220/0013379100003899

in Bibtex Style

@conference{icissp25,
author={Andrea Fieschi and Pascal Hirmer and Christoph Stach and Bernhard Mitschang},
title={Characterising and Categorising Anonymization Techniques: A Literature-Based Approach},
booktitle={Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 1: ICISSP},
year={2025},
pages={107-118},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0013379100003899},
isbn={978-989-758-735-1},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF

JO - Proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Information Systems Security and Privacy - Volume 1: ICISSP
TI - Characterising and Categorising Anonymization Techniques: A Literature-Based Approach
SN - 978-989-758-735-1
AU - Fieschi A.
AU - Hirmer P.
AU - Stach C.
AU - Mitschang B.
PY - 2025
SP - 107
EP - 118
DO - 10.5220/0013379100003899
PB - SciTePress