Introduction to Anonymization and Pseudonymization | Dec 2025

This interactive workshop introduces basic techniques and tools for protecting (personal) sensitive data. The first part will explain the differences between fully-identifiable data and anonymous and pseudonymized data. Subjects like techniques, tools, and the protection model (K-anonymity, L-diversity, T-closeness) will be handled.

LEGO figures will be used to explain the concept of anonymization. After all, who doesn’t like LEGO? It brings a touch of nostalgia and makes complex ideas easier (and more fun) to understand.

This session is designed to be practical, engaging, and immediately applicable to your research projects.

For whom?

• researchers
• 18 places available

When and where?

• December 11, 2025 - 10:00-12:00
• campus Diepenbeek, building D, Thinklab

Registration?

• Register here until December 3rd, 2025.
• After the registration deadline has passed, you will receive a calendar invite with all practical information for this course.
• Please cancel your registration at least one week in advance in case you cannot make it by sending an email to rdm@uhasselt.be (cf. cancellation policy).

Acknowledged by Doctoral Schools?

• DS Sciences & Technology: acknowledged as 'Research management' - course/workshop at developing general research skills.
• DS Behavioral Sciences & Humanities: acknowledged as 'Research management & communication skills' - course/workshop aimed at developing research (management) skills.
• DS Health & Life Sciences. For PhD students of the Doctoral School of Health & Life Sciences, a combination of different sessions (adding up to a half/full day) can be acknowledged together as (half) a transferable skills course.
• The training will be added automatically to the doctoral portfolio of the PhD students who signed the attendance list.