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This does not reference hashing, which can be an irreversible and destructive operation. As such, it can remove the “relating” part - i.e. you’ll no longer be a
by thih9 3y ago
This does not reference hashing, which can be an irreversible and destructive operation. As such, it can remove the “relating” part - i.e. you’ll no longer be able to use the information to relate it to an identifiable natural person.
In this context, if I define a hashing function that e.g. sums all ip address octets, what then?
- jvdvegt 3y agoA hash (whether MD5 or some SHA) on IP4-address is easily reversed. Summing octets is non-reversable, so it seems like a good 'hash' to me (but note: you'll get a lot of collisions). And of course, IANAL.
- dsies 3y agoI was answering your request for a source. The linked article talks about identification numbers that can be used to link a person. I am not a lawyer but the article specifically refers to one person. By that logic, if the hash you generate cannot be linked to exactly one, specific person/request - you’re in the clear. I think ;)