Characterizing Generalization Algorithms - First Guidelines for Data Publishers

Feten Ben Fredj, Nadira Lammari, Isabelle Comyn-Wattiau

2014

Abstract

Many techniques, such as generalization algorithms have been proposed to ensure data anonymization before publishing. However, data publishers may feel unable to choose the best algorithm given their specific context. In this position paper, we describe synthetically the main generalization algorithms focusing on their constraints and their advantages. Then we discuss the main criteria that can be used to choose the best algorithm given a context. Two use cases are proposed, illustrating guidelines to help data holders choosing an algorithm. Thus we contribute to knowledge management in the field of anonymization algorithms. The approach can be applied to select an algorithm among other anonymization techniques (micro-aggregation, swapping, etc.) and even first to select a technique.

Paper Citation

in Harvard Style

Ben Fredj F., Lammari N. and Comyn-Wattiau I. (2014). Characterizing Generalization Algorithms - First Guidelines for Data Publishers . In Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing - Volume 1: KMIS, (IC3K 2014) ISBN 978-989-758-050-5, pages 360-366. DOI: 10.5220/0005154603600366

in Bibtex Style

@conference{kmis14,
author={Feten Ben Fredj and Nadira Lammari and Isabelle Comyn-Wattiau},
title={Characterizing Generalization Algorithms - First Guidelines for Data Publishers},
booktitle={Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing - Volume 1: KMIS, (IC3K 2014)},
year={2014},
pages={360-366},
publisher={SciTePress},
organization={INSTICC},
doi={10.5220/0005154603600366},
isbn={978-989-758-050-5},
}

in EndNote Style

TY - CONF
JO - Proceedings of the International Conference on Knowledge Management and Information Sharing - Volume 1: KMIS, (IC3K 2014)
TI - Characterizing Generalization Algorithms - First Guidelines for Data Publishers
SN - 978-989-758-050-5
AU - Ben Fredj F.
AU - Lammari N.
AU - Comyn-Wattiau I.
PY - 2014
SP - 360
EP - 366
DO - 10.5220/0005154603600366