GDPR Anonymization Tool
Detect and anonymize personal data in compliance with GDPR Article 4(5). 285+ entity types, 48 languages, reversible encryption. 100% EU infrastructure.
What is GDPR Anonymization?
GDPR anonymization is the process of removing or transforming personal data so that it can no longer be attributed to a specific individual, even when combined with other information. Under GDPR Article 4(5), properly anonymized data falls outside the regulation's scope.
Unlike pseudonymization (which can be reversed), true anonymization is irreversible. However, many use cases require reversible anonymization(pseudonymization with encryption) to maintain data utility while protecting privacy.
anonym.legal supports both approaches: permanent redaction for true anonymization, and AES-256-GCM encryption for reversible pseudonymization that meets GDPR requirements for data protection.
GDPR Anonymization Features
Everything you need for GDPR-compliant data anonymization
285+ Entity Types
Detect names, addresses, SSNs, IBANs, health data, and 275+ more PII categories across all GDPR-relevant data types.
48 Languages
Full EU coverage including German, French, Spanish, Italian, Polish, and all official EU languages plus major global languages.
Reversible Encryption
AES-256-GCM encryption with secure key management. Decrypt when needed for data subject requests or legitimate processing.
German Infrastructure
100% EU data residency on Hetzner Germany. No AWS, Azure, or GCP. No US Cloud Act exposure. Full Schrems II compliance.
Desktop App
Process files locally before upload. Batch processing for large document sets. Works with Word, Excel, PDF, and more.
REST API
Integrate GDPR anonymization into your workflows. Simple API with comprehensive documentation. MCP Server for AI tools.
GDPR Anonymization Use Cases
Data Subject Requests
Anonymize third-party PII before sharing data with requesters. Meet Article 15 access requests without exposing others' data.
Vendor Data Sharing
Share datasets with processors without exposing raw PII. Maintain data utility while ensuring GDPR compliance.
Analytics & Research
Enable analytics on sensitive datasets without GDPR restrictions. True anonymization removes data from regulation scope.
AI/ML Training
Anonymize training data before feeding to AI models. Prevent PII leakage through model outputs.
Why Choose anonym.legal for GDPR Anonymization?
| Feature | anonym.legal | Others |
|---|---|---|
| Entity Types | 285+ | 20-55 |
| Languages | 48 | 2-10 |
| EU Data Residency | Often US-based | |
| Reversible Encryption | Rarely | |
| Starting Price | €3/month | $800+/month |
| Free Tier | Rarely |
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Tindakan penguatkuasaan terkoordinasi EDPB memberi tumpuan kepada sama ada organisasi dapat benar-benar mencari dan memadam semua contoh data peribadi apabila subjek data melaksanakan hak mereka untuk memadam. Pengesanan PII anonym.legal (lebih daripada 285 jenis entiti merentasi 48 bahasa) boleh mengimbas penyimpanan data anda untuk mengenal pasti di mana data peribadi wujud, menyokong pematuhan pemadaman sistematik. Ciri penyulitan boleh balik membantu membezakan data yang dianonimkan (yang tidak termasuk dalam skop GDPR) daripada data yang dipseudonimkan (yang tidak).
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Seluruh infrastruktur anonym.legal dihoskan di pusat data Hetzner di Jerman — tiada data pernah meninggalkan bidang kuasa EU. Tidak seperti vendor dengan infrastruktur pelayan AS atau Asia, ini menghapuskan risiko pemindahan rentas sempadan sepenuhnya. Seni bina zero-knowledge menyediakan lapisan tambahan: walaupun dalam infrastruktur EU, anonym.legal tidak dapat mengakses data anda dalam bentuk plaintext.
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200 free tokens to get started. No credit card required. German infrastructure, 48 languages, 285+ entity types.