Anonymity

  • Authors:
  • Kathleen A. Wallace

  • Affiliations:
  • Department of Philosophy, Hofstra University, NY, USA. E-mail: phikaw@hofstra.edu

  • Venue:
  • Ethics and Information Technology
  • Year:
  • 1998

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Abstract

Anonymity is a form of nonidentifiability which I define as noncoordinatability of traits in a given respect. This definitionbroadens the concept, freeing it from its primary association withnaming. I analyze different ways anonymity can be realized. I alsodiscuss some ethical issues, such as privacy, accountability andother values which anonymity may serve or undermine. My theorycan also conceptualize anonymity in information systems where, forexample, privacy and accountability are at issue.