A familiar phrase fits the moment: “Beware of tech bearing gifts.” When data collectors invoke anonymization, they rarely mean protection in any real sense. The term sounds clinical and definitive. In practice, it often serves more as legal cover than as an actual safeguard. It tells users not to worry while the system continues functioning exactly as intended. Become a Member and Keep Reading… Reclaim your digital freedom. Get the latest on censorship, cancel culture, and surveillance, and learn how to fight back. Join Already a supporter? Sign In. (If you’re already logged in but still seeing this, refresh this page to show the post.) Having trouble logging in? Get help here. The post The Illusion of Anonymized Data appeared first on Reclaim The Net.