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Zero-knowledge proof

As explained in First-Party Data Activation

A cryptographic proof that demonstrates the truth of a statement without revealing the underlying information beyond that fact.

A zero-knowledge proof verifies that a person has a particular attribute without revealing the underlying personal data. It addresses a central privacy challenge: proving what is necessary while limiting what is shared. section 2.4

Attribute verification without full disclosure

A company could verify an age-related attribute during a customer interaction without accessing the individual’s exact birthdate or other underlying data. section 2.4

Responsible adoption requires more than selecting the cryptographic technique:

  • Assess privacy and security risks before adoption through privacy impact assessments and data protection impact assessments. section 2.4
  • Vet vendors, integrate the technology with existing marketing workflows, and coordinate configuration and monitoring with IT, legal, and privacy teams. section 2.4

How First-Party Data Activation covers it

How deep it goes
Defines privacy-preserving verification and its marketing role, but does not explain cryptographic internals or implementation steps.
Examples
Uses age-related attribute verification without revealing an exact birthdate as the central privacy example.
What you can do after
Apply it to privacy-preserving customer interactions and evaluate its governance, vendor, and integration requirements.
How it connects
Connects with self-sovereign identity, blockchain, distributed ledgers, privacy impact assessments, and data protection impact assessments.

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