Microdata disclosure limitation in statistical databases: Query size and random sample query control

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Abstract

A probabilistic framework can be used to assess the risk of disclosure of confidential information in statistical databases that use disclosure control mechanisms. The authors show how the method may be used to assess the strengths and weaknesses of two existing disclosure control mechanisms: the query set size restriction control and random sample query control mechanisms. Results indicate that neither scheme provides adequate security. The framework is then further exploited to analyze an alternative scheme combining query set size restriction and random sample query control. It is shown that this combination results in a significant decrease in the risk of disclosure.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationProceedings of the Symposium on Security and Privacy
PublisherIEEE Computer Society
Pages278-287
Number of pages10
ISBN (Print)0818621680
StatePublished - May 1991
Externally publishedYes
EventProceedings of the 1991 IEEE Computer Society Symposium on Research in Security and Privacy - Oakland, CA, USAOA
Duration: May 20 1991May 22 1991

Publication series

NameProceedings of the Symposium on Security and Privacy

Conference

ConferenceProceedings of the 1991 IEEE Computer Society Symposium on Research in Security and Privacy
CityOakland, CA, USAOA
Period5/20/915/22/91

ASJC Scopus Subject Areas

  • Software

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