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Category - Computers

In terms of online security, what is re-identification?
  1. Validating a user’s identity before granting access to secure content
  2. Validating a user’s identity throughout a secure session
  3. Requiring a user to log back in after a session has expired
  4. Determining a user’s actual identity from anonymous information
Explanation
Answer: D - Re-identification is the process of determining a user’s actual identity from anonymous information. If the information has value, for marketing agencies for instance, determining its originator allows the data to be sold.
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