Several techniques are used to enhance privacy in epidemiology:
1. Data Anonymization and Pseudonymization: Removing or replacing personally identifiable information (PII) to prevent the identification of individuals. 2. Encryption: Using cryptographic methods to protect data both in transit and at rest. 3. Access Controls: Implementing strict access controls to ensure that only authorized personnel can access sensitive data. 4. Secure Data Storage: Using secure servers and databases to store sensitive information. 5. Differential Privacy: Adding statistical noise to datasets to prevent the identification of individuals while preserving the utility of the data for analysis.
