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Pseudonymization

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Replacing direct identifiers, such as names, with codes so records no longer point to a person without extra information.

Under GDPR, pseudonymized data is still personal data because it can be re-linked using the key. It lowers risk but does not remove legal obligations.

Consistent placeholders keep records readable, for example the same customer appearing as Customer A throughout a ticket thread.

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