Anonymity, Unobservability, and Pseudonymity - A Proposal for Terminology

Based on the nomenclature of the early papers in the field, we propose a terminology which is both expressive and precise. More particularly, we define anonymity, unlinkability, unobservability, and pseudonymity (pseudonyms and digital pseudonyms, and their attributes).

• Type: Conference
• Year: 2000
• Where: DIAU
• Authors: Andreas Pfitzmann, Marit Köhntopp
• Keywords: DIAU 2000, Digital Pseudonyms, Early Papers, Security Privacy