1. a tool, software, or service that removes or conceals identifying information from data or communications to protect privacy or identity
Usage: computing/technology; often used in data protection and cybersecurity contexts

Examples

• The company uses an anonymizer to protect customer data before sharing it with researchers.
• A VPN acts as an anonymizer by masking your IP address online.
• The anonymizer stripped personal details from the dataset to comply with privacy regulations.
• Many users rely on anonymizers to browse the internet without revealing their location.
• The hospital implemented an anonymizer to de-identify patient records for medical studies.