A hash is kinda trash. Or, more precisely, not only will hashing data not anonymize it, but regulators, including the Federal Trade Commission, consider hashed identifiers to be personal information.

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In the realm of computer science, it’s hard to go too far without encountering hashing or hash functions. The concept appears throughout security, from encryption to password storage to crypto, and ...

Nicholas Zaldastani, former Oracle director, reflects on the explosive rise in data’s value since the late 1980s, when he recognized its strategic power and how blockchain technology can change the ...

In many technology-related discussions—especially those involving memory cards, CCTV footage, or forensic evidence—you may have heard the term “hash value.” While it sounds technical, a hash value ...