Masking
/ˈmæs.kɪŋ/
Definitions
- (n.) The act of deliberately concealing or disguising information, identity, or intent, often to mislead or avoid detection in legal contexts.
The defendant's masking of financial transactions complicated the investigation.
- (n.) In data privacy law, the process of obscuring or redacting sensitive personal data to protect individuals' privacy.
Data masking was applied to safeguard client information in the disclosed documents.
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Commentary
In legal writing, clarify the context to distinguish between masking as concealment and masking in data privacy, as they involve distinct legal implications.
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