Scenario: A healthcare organization needs to share patient data with researchers while ensuring patient privacy. Which technique of data protection would be most suitable for this scenario?

Data anonymization techniques involve modifying data in such a way that individuals cannot be identified directly, ensuring privacy while allowing data sharing for analysis. In healthcare, this can involve replacing identifiable information with pseudonyms or codes. Data encryption focuses on securing data during transmission or storage but may not protect against unintentional identification during analysis. Data masking can hide sensitive information but may not be as effective as anonymization in ensuring privacy during analysis. Data backup is not directly related to ensuring privacy during data sharing and analysis.