Glossary
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Involves anonymization or pseudonymization of query text before storage, selective redaction of PII, and access controls on raw query logs. Privacy-preserving query logging frameworks apply rules (regex masking, tokenization) and enforce strict retention or deletion schedules. Governance audits log-handling processes and ensures compliance with privacy regulations and internal data-usage policies.
Example
A legal research AI masks client names and case references in query logs by replacing them with tokens (e.g., CLIENT_ID_123). Only compliance officers with special clearance can view re-identification tables, ensuring that sensitive client queries are protected while preserving logs for analytics.