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Re-identifying pseudonymized or de-identified data utilizing distributed ledger technology

US12216791B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateFeb 24, 2020
Grant dateFeb 4, 2025
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Expiry dateFeb 24, 2040

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  • Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
  • CPC primaryH04L2209/42
  • WIPO fieldDigital communication
  • WIPO sectorElectrical engineering

Abstract

A system, method, and computer-readable medium are disclosed for providing auditability of a distributed ledger technology (DLT) of de-identified data of entities, stored in the DLT. In certain embodiments, data related to an entity is de-identified. The de-identified data is stored in the DLT. Access to the de-identified data is determined. Instances of access to the de-identified data is recorded to the DLT. In certain embodiments, information used to re-identify the de-identified data is store on the DLT. Access to the information can also be determined and recorded to the DLT.

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