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Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Every month, ETAI will be sharing a term or concept of the month that is related to ethical issues in biomedical research. The term of the month is part of our module’s milestones relating to engagement and reflection on ethics with the AI-READI team.

Term of April 2026: Privacy-Enhancing Technologies (PETs)

Privacy-enhancing technologies are methods that allow sensitive data to be analyzed or shared without exposing personal information. They help balance the need for data utility in AI development with strict privacy protections, though they often involve technical complexity and trade-offs in real-world implementation.