Should I anonymise, pseudonymise or encrypt datasets containing personal data?

Modified on Thu, 24 Oct at 2:22 PM

You are responsible for de-identifying your data in a way that is suitable for your specific situation. If anonymisation is impossible, you may want to pseudonymise and/or encrypt the data. In case of encryption, it is important that you store the key elsewhere in a secure and sustainable manner. DANS’ depositing manual provides more information about storing personal data and the things you need to consider.