Anonymat
Definition
Anonymat refers to the state of being anonymous or unidentified. It means that a person's identity is concealed or unknown.
Analogy
Think of anonymat like wearing a disguise at a masquerade ball. You can participate and interact with others, but no one knows who you really are behind the mask.
Related terms
Confidentialité: This term refers to the protection of personal information and ensuring that it remains private.
Pseudonyme: A pseudonyme is a fictitious name used by someone instead of their real name, often for privacy reasons.
Cryptographie: Cryptographie is the practice of writing or solving codes to secure information and prevent unauthorized access.
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