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Synthetic data and anonymisation: what and what for

What synthetic data and anonymisation are, when to use them and how Data Layer applies them with GDPR by design.

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How do you work with sensitive data, train AI or collaborate with third parties without exposing real information? The answer is synthetic data and anonymisation, two techniques Data Layer applies with GDPR by design.

What anonymisation is

It is the process of transforming personal data so it cannot be linked to a person, while keeping its analytical usefulness. Done well, it drastically reduces risk and exposure.

What synthetic data is

It is artificial data that reproduces the statistical properties of the real data without containing information about specific people. Useful for testing, AI and third-party collaboration without risk.

What they are for

  • Train AI models without exposing real data.
  • Testing and development with realistic data.
  • Collaborate with partners without sharing sensitive information.
  • Comply with GDPR by minimising exposure.

Data Layer offers anonymisation, pseudonymisation and safe synthetic datasets as part of its platform, with processing in Europe and a GDPR-by-design approach.

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Key takeaways
  • Anonymisation decouples data from the person.
  • Synthetic data reproduces the statistics without real data.
  • Data Layer applies them with GDPR by design and EU processing.

Exploit your data without exposing it.

Anonymisation and synthetic data with compliance. Talk to a Data Layer expert.

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David Núñez
Data engineer

Writes about data mining, enrichment, AI scoring and Data as a Service. Explains how a good lead is born before it reaches your CRM.