Data & consent · Common term
Identity resolution
What is identity resolution?
Connecting records believed to refer to the same person or organization.
Identity resolution: an illustrative example
Validate a match before joining an anonymous visit to a customer profile.
Sources and related reading
- Related MAC perspective: evidence, people, and accountability — related reading
This is a practical common term. Examples illustrate the concept; they are not verified client results. Working definitions and accountability lenses are not claims of a universal standard or original coinage.
Related data & consent terms
- Access control
Rules and technical measures restricting who can use information or systems.
- AI disclosure
Clear information about material AI involvement in a service or communication.
- Anonymization
Transforming data so people are not reasonably identifiable in its context of use.
- Audit trail
A record of actions that supports review of what happened.