Tim,
No. I seem to recall an email some time ago to this list that suggested
that simply making the data anonymous i.e.. removing the individuals name
may not be sufficient and to illustrate the point it noted that some
individuals may be identified purely from their job titles.
BS 7799 (7799-1:1999 10.4.2) may be of interest. Whilst it notes that test
data should be as close as possible to operational data, the use of
databases containing personal information should be avoided. If it is used
it should be depersonalised before use, but doesn't define
"depersonalisation". The same para outlines very briefly some very basic
controls which should be applied to protect operational data when used for
testing.
regards,
Kevin Broadfoot
ISI Adviser
Business Link London North, 312 High Rd., Tottenham, London N15 4BN
tel 020 8376 6262 fax 020 8376 623
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> Does anyone know of any guidelines on the anonymising of live data for use
> in testing computer systems?
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> Thanks in advance.
>
> Tim
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