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MaskMyPy: python tools for performing and analyzing geographic masks.

David Swanlund¹, Nadine Schuurman²

¹Department of Geography, Simon Fraser University, 8888 University Drive, Burnaby, BC, V5A 1S6, Canada. dswanlun@sfu.ca.

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MaskMyPy is a new Python package that simplifies geographic masking for sensitive health data. It offers tools to apply and evaluate various masking techniques, balancing privacy with data utility.

Keywords:

Anonymization Geographic masking Geomasking Geoprivacy Privacy Python Tools

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Background:

Geographic masking is crucial for protecting sensitive geospatial health data but lacks accessible tools.
Current limitations hinder the adoption and effective use of geographic masking techniques.

Purpose of the Study:

Introduce MaskMyPy, an open-source Python package designed to overcome barriers in geographic masking.
Provide tools for performing, evaluating, and developing various geographic masks.

Main Methods:

MaskMyPy offers functions for donut, street, location swapping, and Voronoi masks.
Includes evaluation tools for privacy and information loss assessment.
Features an 'Atlas' class to streamline mask execution and analysis.

Main Results:

Demonstrated MaskMyPy's utility in a case study for geographic masking research.
Highlighted that mask performance varies significantly based on randomization, emphasizing the need for repeated testing.

Conclusions:

MaskMyPy facilitates the application and measurement of geographic masks, optimizing privacy and minimizing information loss.
Aims to make geographic masking accessible to non-experts and enable experts to refine mask development, advancing the field.